Discover what is meant by the term 'filleting' when it comes to fish, plus how to carry out the technique when preparing a whole fish.
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Boneless or nearly boneless piece of fish cut lengthways from the sides of the fish - and also a verb 'to fillet'. May or may not be skinned.
To fillet a fish remove the head and, using a thin, flexible knife, work firmly from the tail, holding the knife parallel to the backbone. Remove the fillet, then turn the fish over and repeat the process.