How to filet a flat fish

Deborah Dana

Knowing how to filet a fish at home is important because you can buy it fresh at a market and it's not always sold pre-cut. Follow this step-by-step guide and learn how to filet a flat fish.

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Start by making a cut between the tail of the fish and the body.
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Then cut around the head carefully not to separate it.
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Make a cut from the head to the tail on one side of the fish.
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Then insert the knife by the tail and cut the fish fillet against the central bone up to the head. Detach the meat from the bones.
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Repeat on the other side, then flip the fish and repeat.
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Detach the skin.
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Finally, cut the edges of the 4 fillets.