lautnusantara.com Butterfly Filets are two single filets still connected at the uncut center. This type of filet is often chosen for dishes that require large, thick pieces of fish

What is Butterfly Fish Fillet?

Butterfly fish fillet is a technique for separating fish flesh from the bones and skin, where the two sides of the fillet remain attached to the back of the fish, so it looks like open butterfly wings. This technique not only provides an attractive appearance, but is also often used in various cooking methods such as baking, grilling, or frying.

Basic Techniques that Need to be Mastered

1. Fish Preparation:

• Choose fresh fish; Its characteristics are clear eyes, pink gills, and chewy flesh.
• Clean the fish by washing it and removing the scales if any.

2. Equipment:

• Sharp and flexible fillet knife.
• Clean and flat cutting board.

3. Steps to Make Butterfly Fish Fillets

• Place the fish on a cutting board with its head facing you.
• Hold the fish head firmly for stability.
• Slice the fish flesh behind the gills until it reaches the bone.
• Tilt the knife and continue to slice the fish flesh towards the tail, following the spine slowly and carefully. Repeat the same process on the other side of the fish.
• After the two sides of the fish are separated but still connected at the back, open the two fillets so they resemble butterfly wings.
• Clean any remaining bones and membranes that may be left behind.
• If you want to remove the skin from the fish, place the fillet with the skin facing down.
• Hold the tail end of the skin and slice the fish horizontally to separate the skin from the flesh.

Additional Tips

• Use a sharp knife to make the filleting process easier and the results neater.
• Practice filleting techniques regularly to become more proficient.
• Don't hesitate to look for video tutorials or take a cooking class to learn the butterfly fish fillet technique in more depth.

Benefits of Butterfly Fish Fillets

• Attractive Appearance: Butterfly fish fillets present a beautiful and appetizing dish.
• Short Cooking Time: Due to its thin texture, butterfly fish fillets require a shorter cooking time compared to whole fish.
• Easy to Eat: Butterfly fish fillets are bone-free, making them more practical to enjoy, especially for children or those who don't want to bother with bones.

Mastering the basic technique of butterfly fish filleting allows you to serve delicious and appealing fish dishes to your family and guests.

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