Fish is one of the healthiest foods that humans can eat. In fact, humans have eaten fish throughout human history. Many chefs today want to add fish to their diet, but they find the whole process of cleaning and filleting fresh fish a little scary. The process of cleaning and filleting fresh fish is relatively easy once the steps are understood.
To start with, you need to clean fresh fish properly to maintain its quality during the remaining processing stages. First, use a knife or fish peeler to remove the scales. Removing scales early is the key to easy fish cleaning. Then remove the fish head by cutting just behind the first set of fins. Now place your sharp knife where you just removed the head and make an incision in the fish's belly. You have to cut the belly of the fish all the way to the hole next to the tail. This will open the cavity of the fish and you can pull or cut the entrails or any organs from inside the fish. The next step is to cut off any additional fins the fish may have. To do this, cut the fish around the fins in a circular motion and remove them. Finally, rinse the body and belly of the fish under cold running water. After the fish is well cleaned, you can proceed to the fillet.
Begin the fish fillet by placing the fish on one side and inserting your knife into the fish body almost to the spine. Run your knife along your spine, exposing the fillet as you slice. You will need to lift and separate the meat from the bones as you cut. Then repeat this process for the other party. After making two fish fillets, place them skin-side down and slice the flesh up to the tail. Don't cut the skin all the way to the tail, as you'll be holding onto the skin as you separate the skin from the meat. Place your fillet knife between the meat and the skin and use a back and forth motion to separate the two. Rinse the fillets with cold water and don't forget to dry them before storing or using them.
These simple and easy steps are all you need to get the most out of fresh fish. By following these steps, you can prepare fresh fish for each dish.
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