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We were browsing the seafood case and bought a chunk of Escolar(aka Walu, Walu-Walu, Waloo). Cooked it on the grill, and it was fantastic! Rich, buttery, great flavor. Thought we'd found our new favorite fish. It hit my wife first, and then me later. We both had(and still have this morning) the unique ability to poop through a screen door. Lovely. Did a little research, and see that Escolar is also known as "Ex-Lax Fish". It's banned for sale in Japan and Italy, and a number of countries require a warning label. Due to its diet, the fish is rich in esters that are similar to castor or mineral oil. First and last time eating the stuff for us!

Jeff