It's scientific name is Stenomus chrysops. The French call them Pagre commun, the Japanese, Youroppa-madai. I call 'em tasty. Scup is a shortened version of the Narrganset Indian name of Mishi-Kuppi. Porgy is rumored to be also of native American origin, meaning "fertilizer". My Dad called them Porgys, so that's good enough for me.
This August you could catch them all day long right off the beach. I figure on two fish per person when they are about ten inches long.(four, if you are a gourmand)
Porgy fillets ,skined and dry.
Dip in half milk and egg whipped
Roll in a nice bread crumb mix
Deep fry them babies in screamin' hot oil*
Serve with ketchup, hot sauce and tata sauce
*remember to always have a fire extinguisher handy when deep frying
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