Fish collars/throats

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So, I took the family to Florida, where we rented a house. There is a fish market a block from our house that receives fresh catch daily. I've seen Andrew Zimmern eat fish collars on tv, so I came up with a plan. I asked the fish monger if I could get some collars, which he called throats. He did even better. He gave me four entire grouper carcasses. Head and bones in tact, with the collars. He GAVE them to me! FREE! I removed the collars and cheeks. I marinades them in olive oil and ca endears Greek seasoning for a few hours, and grilled them. They were perhaps the best fish I've ever had. I then sautéed carrits, onion, and celery, added garlic and water, then the fish carcasses. It made an amazing fish soup. All the little pieces of meat came off the bones. Incredible. And, it was free. Had to share. We're here for a week and I'll be swinging back in to the market again for sure. I can't believe they throw that stuff away.