schmear 1. noun. A bribe: Since the rest of the tables were all unoccupied, it would seem to call for a bit of a shmear. verb. To bribe; GREASE someone's PALM: see this here Rabbi and schmear him a thousand dollars (1909+) o flatter and cajole someone; soft soap (1930+)
Also known as the paiche or the pirarucu, the arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the rain forest rivers of South America's Amazon Basin and nearby lakes and swamps. One of the world's largest freshwater fish, these giants can reach 9 feet (2.75 meters) long and weigh up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms).
Cooking with the Paiche is easy, since the fish is so moist it is really hard to dry out a fillet. The first time I cooked a filet I kept the seasoning simple, a little olive oil, salt and pepper. I wanted to know the true flavors, which were very mild, not fishy with creamy butter flavor.