Red Seal Cook

Category - Fish and Shellfish

When filleting fish that will be cooked with the skin on, when is it most appropriate to scale the fish?
  1. After filleting the fish, remove scales from portions as needed
  2. Before beginning to fillet
  3. Never, scales don’t need to be removed from the skin
Explanation
Answer: B -It is easier to scale the fish prior to filleting. If the skin is to stay on during the cooking process, the scales must be removed. If the skin is going to be removed before cooking, it isn’t necessary to scale beforehand.
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