Years on a charter boat taught me that trigger fish are one of the best eating fish in the sea. I don't feel bad at all about eating one, or even several! They are a little tougher to clean than most, but well worth the trouble. Sure they're pretty, lots of fish are pretty. Ever seen a dolphin (dorado) fresh out of the water? Talk about pretty! Talk about good eatin!

Now a barracuda on the other hand is not nearly as good to eat as the trigger. I'd keep the triggers and throw back the cudas.