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PREPARATION METHODS (6 of 9)
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FILLETING
Fish is filleted using a thin flexible bladed knife, which is kept sharp to maintain a clean cut when the filet is removed off the bone.
The filleting of round fish
Flat fish will produce:
* 2 over fillets - 1 white under fillet - 1 dark over fillet.
* 4 quarter cut fillets - 2 white under - 2 dark over.
Round fish will produce: * 2 fillets
Filleting of Flat Fish Filleting of Round Fish
* Make an incision with a sharp filleting knife from the head to the tail following the line of the backbone.

* The knife should cut the flesh and skin close to the bone from the centre of the fish to the outside lifting the fillet to keep a clear view of the knife blade.

* With the knife blade parallel to the work surface or board remove each fillet with the knife blade close to the bone.
* Remove the fish head

* Cut along the backbone from the head to the tail to remove the first fillet.

* Keep the knife blade close to the bone when removing the fillet.

* Turn the fish over and cut the second fillet using the same technique but cutting this time from the tail toward the head of the fish.
Trimming Washing Descaling&Gutting Skinning Fillets Portioning & Cuts Coating