Nutria has also been enjoyed with tacos and enchiladas, in stir fries, and as meatballs, and of course with a few spicy Cajun twists. There's also this recipe book from 1963 that can give you ...

FWS made a follow-up post on Feb. 27, detailing how to identify nutria by their arched backs, white whiskers, and rat-like tails. The service also reiterated the edibility of nutria meat while ...

Their meat is lean, mild and tastes like rabbit,” the advisory said. Nutria can specifically be found along the Gulf Coast, in the Pacific Northwest and in the Southeastern United States. Its ...

Cooking up the swamp rats could be a solution to the growing problem. The lean and mild meat of nutria has been compared to rabbit or the dark meat of a turkey. Wildlife officials said the rodents ...

While at it, the federal agency with the mission to protect wildlife hopes everybody adopts the slogan, “Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria.” The rodent‘s meat is lean, mild and tastes like ...

The agency even rolled out a catchy slogan: “Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria.” Adults are about 2 feet long and weigh some 15 to 20 pounds, with plenty of meat for a gumbo or stew.

“Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria,” the agency added. Nutrias can serve as a flavorful base for all sorts of dishes, according to Philippe Parola, a chef based in Baton Rouge, La., and the author ...

What to do if you spot a 'swamp rat': Invasive rodent nutria causing concern in California The agency said those who want to eat nutria can try gumbo recipes. “Their meat is lean, mild, and ...

Swamp rats lore. The exact origins of ... Butler smothers the high-protein, dark nutria meat — often compared to turkey, wild rabbit or squirrel — with the "holy trinity" of celery, ...

You heard it right. That rodent is called *** nutria. Some refer it as *** water rat. The large semi-aquatic rodents are considered an invasive species, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.