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How To Fillet A Fish Like A Pro Chef

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How To Fillet A Fish Like A Pro Chef

January 6, 2017

Always wondered how an expert chef can make such fine and beautiful cuts of fish fillets? We give you the 8 steps to follow (in the gallery at the bottom) so you can also do it like a pro!

Text: Deirdre Fogarty/The Australian Women’s Weekly / Additional Reporting: Sean Tan

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https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/food/cooking-tips/how-to-fillet-a-fish-like-a-pro-chef/
How To Fillet A Fish Like A Pro Chef
Step 1
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Place the fish on a board, with the backbone facing toward you. Using a sharp, flexible knife, cut down just behind the head until you hit the vertebrae.

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Step 2
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Cut along the backbone, towards the tail, making sure the knife is in contact with the vertebrae.

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Step 3
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Remove the fish fillet and set aside. Turn the fish over, and repeat the process.

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Step 4
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Trim away any excess fat and bones from the fillet.

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Step 5
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Use a tweezers to remove the bones.

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Step 6
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Dip your fingertips in salt and grip the tail end of the fillet.

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Step 7
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To remove the skin, run your knife along the skin, in a back-and-forth cutting motion, and it should part easily from the flesh.

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Step 8
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Once you’ve divided and cut the fillets into portions, your fish is now ready to cook.

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