How to Clean and Fillet Small Fishes

Appears in
The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters

By John Ash

Published 2023

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  1. Cut off the head and tail.
  2. Cut the fish in half lengthwise and remove the innards.
  3. Lift out the spine and scrape the meat lightly with a knife to remove any small bones. Rinse the fish well under cold running water.