Cleaning fish is easy to do. All you need to follow these instructions:
1 - Wash the fish under cold running water, quickly.
2 - Place them on a wooden surface and scrape off scales with a sharp knife (almost vertically), always moving from head to tail.
3 - Cut along the belly of the fish, following its length, and remove the innards and spine.
4 - Remove the gills and fins, cutting the lower part of these.
5 - Except for baked fish, remove the head by making a cut well above the pectoral fin.
6 - Submerge the fish in salted water to remove any remaining blood and residue.
7 - Season according to your preference's recipe.
To know if the fish is in good condition for consumption, check:
1 - The eyes should be swollen, with a shiny and clear surface.
2 - The gills should have a bright color and be well attached to the skin.
3 - The flesh should be firm and, when pressed with your fingers, return to its original shape.
4 - Although all fish have characteristic odors, it's good to know that it should be as mild as possible.
Cleaning fish is easy to do. All you need to follow these instructions:
1 - Wash the fish under cold running water, quickly.
2 - Place them on a wooden surface and scrape off scales with a sharp knife (almost vertically), always moving from head to tail.
3 - Cut along the belly of the fish, following its length, and remove the innards and spine.
4 - Remove the gills and fins, cutting the lower part of these.
5 - Except for baked fish, remove the head by making a cut well above the pectoral fin.
6 - Submerge the fish in salted water to remove any remaining blood and residue.
7 - Season according to your preference's recipe.
To know if the fish is in good condition for consumption, check:
1 - The eyes should be swollen, with a shiny and clear surface.
2 - The gills should have a bright color and be well attached to the skin.
3 - The flesh should be firm and, when pressed with your fingers, return to its original shape.
4 - Although all fish have characteristic odors, it's good to know that it should be as mild as possible.
