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How do you fillet bone fish?

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Filleting a bonefish involves carefully separating the flesh from the bones to get boneless fillets. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Filleting Bonefish: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide provides clear instructions to fillet a bonefish effectively, minimizing waste and maximizing yield.

  1. Initial Incision: Make an incision at the head, right behind the gill flap and pectoral fins, cutting down to the spine, according to best practices. This provides a clean starting point.

  2. Separate the Fillet: Starting at your incision, gently slide the knife along the backbone and just above the ribcage.

    • Use smooth, controlled motions to separate the fillet from the bones cleanly.

By following these steps, you'll be able to efficiently fillet a bonefish.

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