How to fillet a fish
Chef Sophie Michell shows us how to fillet a fish using simple techniques and tools. She is filleting a sea bass in this video.
Firstly, get the fishmonger to gut your fish for you. To check that it's fresh: the scales should be smooth and bright, the eyes should be glistening, and the gills should still be deep red.
Make a little incision behind the head.
Cut down one side of the back bone in one smooth motion, taking care to stay as close to the bone as possible. You'll be left with your first fillet - check it for bones and remove any with a pair of tweezers.
Flip over the fish and repeat the whole process, beginning with the incision behind the head.
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