How To Fillet Every Fish | Method Mastery | Epicurious
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- Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
- Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best methods for cleaning and preparing just about every fish you could encounter in the kitchen. Not every fillet is made the same and learning the proper technique can elevate your seafood game to the next level. So, if you're ready to learn how to fillet every fish, Mike has you covered and then some.
00:00 Intro
00:41 Sardine
01:36 Porgy
02:49 Mackerel
04:41 Branzino
06:11 Striped Bass
07:52 Sea Bass
09:19 Arctic Char
10:16 Red Snapper
11:34 Catfish
13:43 Trout
14:47 Tilefish
16:18 Hiramasa
17:11 Pollock
18:21 Salmon
20:01 Monkfish
21:45 Mahi Mahi
23:07 Skate Wing
25:29 Turbot
27:22 Fluke
29:20 Squid
31:36 Octopus
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I like dis dude, he's not over the top and knows what he's talking about
Well if you are chef with a career of 30 years it's normal to "be over the top" (I would want others to know how much experience and how expert I am), moreover by telling us they show how much experience they have
Especially when he was talking about the mackerel 😉
@@AlbertoTuber That's just ego. Sure you can do that but I doubt others will listen long enough for you be finished.
@@jme4567 think he's being sarcastic
@@ivan-yl6rr thanks for that, but believe it or not there is a font for sarcasm. It's not that I'm that much of an idiot it's just that tone isn't as obvious through text, especially to strangers such as myself.
"and the little five inch guy"
*i felt that.*
tell that to the 4 inchers..
@@keithancajas4623
6.7 here...Not bad right ?
@@properduction2586 this comment is mainly for the fallen heroes of 5 inches and below 😔✊ be on your way, my good sir
Damn y'all tiny
@@hawaiianturtle7771 are you scientist?
Even the fish were really interested in what he had to say... eyes so wide open with curiosity.
Who's gonna tell him?
@@MrBeenus y e s
This comment is criminally underrated in my opinion
@@laikeree_4213 🤮🤮🤮
@@MrBeenus why are you showing an emoji giving shrek head
Now that I have watched a RUclips tutorial of a hard profession I feel confident in filleting every fish
What about shark? Can people fillet shark?
@@sabinehornungfan7371 You can if you want to give your family the gift of heavy metal poisoning. Most shark hasn't been a good idea to eat for over decade because of pollution.
You basically invented filleting fish. And you invented fish.
@@sabinehornungfan7371 I've had shark filet before. It's really good. It's kinda like salmon but more meaty. So you can in fact filet a shark.
I know it's a joke, but you know, now that you've seen it, you can start practicing. Seeing the mistakes with each failure and improving until you get it.
I don't even like seafood, but there's always something about watching someone handle a knife and make clean cuts that is fascinating.
Clinton D'Costa yea it’s just so satisfying
Clinton D'Costa do what I do then, learn to whittle or carve wood
Clinton D'Costa lmao right that’s the only reason I’m watching it
Jaxon Reaper same lol
Same 😅
Bro, it's 2am and idk how I got here but this is perfect 2am content.
I feel that
I just watched this video,went to comments,saw yours and noticed it's 2.06am. I don't think I have the patience for this long during the day,but when I can't sleep at night.....?
Most of Epicurious' videos are tbh
4am gang
This is unexpectedly relaxing to watch
"Don't get too stressed, it's okay." I just got comforted by a fisherman 🥺💕
i love fishermen😔✊️
Fisherman has my back when no one else didn’t
The amount of fish that he is cutting and the information he has on each one is insane. It's like he had a semester long course in college to learn the fish, how to cut them, where they came from, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cousins and even the flavor profile. The information is golden.
@Puella It’s his entire life basically
I mean, dude probably went to culinary school
I’m impressed too. He seems to be passionate about it. He’s not my typed but I’m attracted to him for some reason.
professions related to cooking are usually a lot about how much you know and can apply in practice
I learned all this from 15 years of fishing.....
Brain-“You gotta learn how to cut every fish”
Me-“Why”
Brain-“You just gotta”
This
It’s one of those things like “how do I escape quicksand?” or “how do I make homemade gourmet Pringles?” that probably won’t come up, but you have to watch the RUclips video just in case.
Now u have 666 likes
Good luck sleeping
At 3 am
0:38 - Small fish
4:38 - Medium fish
11:32 - Large fish
23:05 - Flatfish
29:18 - Fish with arms
WHAT DO YOU MEAN FISH WITH ARMS!?!?
@@poseidonskidfromfrance The fish have grown arms, and they are coming.
@@poseidonskidfromfrancethere are actually a group of species of hand fish. their fins are elongated and shaped like arms with the fins at the end. they use them to crawl around.
@@toast_2375 what in the heliish demon?
@@poseidonskidfromfrance😂😂😂😂😂
I watched this at Christmas about 3 yrs ago because I couldn’t get too sleep and now I watch it every year as a tradition
dude wtf i’ve done the same thing
@@MARS-ul8ku haha rlly thought I was wierd af
Every other fish: Being gentle and opening it up
Sardine specifically: *RIP AND TEAR UNTIL IT IS DONE*
FATALITY
Anime is temorary,
Fish is eternal.
The only thing they fear is Mike Cruz
Sardines must've wronged this manz in such a way lmao
Love that DOOM reference
Me: “I don’t even ea-“
Brain: “Shhh. You need this...You NEED this.”
lol so true 😂😂😂😂
Diamond NajelBlue same i dont eat fish idk why becuz if i did it feels like im gonna throw up
Wow.. so original 😂
Original eh
Brain is just like teachers they teach us stuff we dont need, like my teacher who was teaching us how to do manicures.
ok epicurious, your content has always been interesting and the new uploads are great rn but when are yall bringing this guy back? ive rewatched this and the shellfish video countless times already. and so have all his other admirers in the comments. please bring him back 🛐🛐
*A slow chant can be heard in the distance … growing louder*
more fish, more fish, More Fish, MOre FIsh, MORe FISh, MORE FISH!
1:11 I like that we start right off the bat with the man ripping a fish in two with his bare hands. Fantastic start.
The little trumpet after each introduction gives me life for some reason.
Same here bro
Did some one say trumpet
@@dootskely2923 🎺
Toot
🎶📢
Don't be fooled. This guy is a true professional. He makes it look much easier than it is in real life. Damn he is GOOD!
I filleted my first fish yesterday. Barely any kitchen experience. The fillets didn't look clean, but it was a successful first try. Just don't start on expensive fish and don't worry about messing up.
@@malkhalifa3D The larger fish is easier to fillet. The small fish can be next to impossible to have good fillets. There is a lot of technique in how you angle the blade up or down to get clean cuts. The guy on the video is very good with his techniques.
a sharp knife makes all the difference
being that both my parents have cut fish for for a living for nearly 20 years id like to see what they say seeing how this guy looks like he hasnt been alive much longer
Well first of all if you are going to fillet why gut. Then he leaves the skin on. WTF?
With no intention of filleting my own fish, I sat down for a half an hour to watch a man fillet every single fish, and yet I feel immensely satisfied. I've reached the peak of RUclips and no one can tell me differently.
I've just watched a men fillet every fish, being fully aware I will never fillet anything myself
“Don’t get too stressed, it’s ok” whatever you say handsome fish man
Right! I usually buy fresh whole fish or live fish from Asian markets in the US. However, I live in Asia for business most of the year, and its easily and readily available everywhere. So, prepping fish isn't anything new for me. But...I can't stop watching him. haha
I know right hahaha
He fish guy aka shellfish guy aka ocean guy
shut up Katie.
Ladd Ttt shut up
"It definitely has a strong fish flavor, which is great because it is a fish"
*✓ fish*
nice
Hmm yes...
*the floor here is made out of floor*
This is an aspen tree! You can tell it’s an aspen 🌳 bc of the way it is 😌
Ah yes,the fish made out of fish
Wait...what if the fish has a slight feel of lime...
I love how it's "you can make a nice soup with this" for all fish but when it comes to the catfish then "THIS IS GARBAGE" 🤣🤣🤣
No fish is better fried then catfish or shell crackers
@@Hollisbotand you are going to do a picture 🖼️
This is my favorite video on the internet. Something about it is so calming I’ve watched it at least 20 times in full and it’s always so good.
Fish guy: Pets the salmon calmly while trying to clean it.
Also fish guy:
C U T T H E H E A D O F F
Fish boi
Another analogy:
Farmer: feeds cow
Also farmer: eats cow
@@ironerrow618 NOM NOM NOMMMM
Let the knife do the work
Sorry wrong channel
Grows back hard
I love how he explains everything; origin, flavor, and why he does the cuts he does (such as for the squid its to remove the tough skin). Great guy to watch and listen to
@@frugalrange7558 Lol stop plz
@@919MIG0 Bro is beefing with someone who doesn’t care about him 💀
@@frugalrange7558 stop just stop
Ok
I love this. He has an amazing skill in teaching and has a relaxing voice. I was engaged the whole show!
I don’t know why but this has become my go to sleep video. Something about it just knocks me out.
Bro just ripped that sardines spine out like a mortal kombat finishing move
Finish him
Sub Zero: *WHO DARES STEAL MY SPINE RIP FATALITY MOVE?*
@@squash589 AAAAAA
I eat the spine
@@delsi26 in my country it is traditional to use really small sardines just without the organs and just dip them in flour and fried them up and we eat it with the heads and everything.
Sorry about my English it is not my first language!
I have to admit Quarantine’s been very educational. I have learned so much I would’ve never learned living my normal life.
Ha and they say school is going to help me what a lie
online school be like:
Antonio Da Silva I agree
fax
Yeah bro. Now im trying to learn other languages
That moment when you realize your next addiction is watching videos of people filleting and cutting fish because of this esteemed gentleman
I was over here debating on whether if I should go to the store To get food for dinner or not. Than the first fish was sardines and you saying "grandpa has it tucked in for 10 years." Than I remembered a box of my favorite sardines my aunt gave me as a gift. So in a way🤣 thank you for reminding me! 🙏
Mike : “Has a strong fish flavour which is great because it is a fish”
epicurious : ✅
Ah yes, the floor is made of stones
@@KomsoMango nono the floor is not made of stones, the floor is made of floor
@@cissy2525 isn't an stone, a floor?
@@KomsoMango the joke is that, if someone tells you the floor is made out of “floor” you still don’t know what the floor is made out of
@@cissy2525 I know the whole truth about this joke, I just change it, even unfunny
Man this guy's got skills , didn't realise 34 mins go in a flash
Joel Mathew Thomas facts
The confidence and quickness of his instructions cause you to listen and actually pay attention. No gimmicks, slight jokes to make you laugh but not take you out of it, and he just KNOWS what he is talking about. No umms or uhs.
I know right!
If you think this guy is fast, then you should see processing line workers.
They are paid by weight and compete with each other.
Slice, slice, done in a few seconds.
Easily 5-10 times faster AND less left on the bone.
I did;’t even realize the video was 34 mins
I'm a professional chef from Croatia. I work in a pro kitchen, this month we have a big fish buffet. Lots of different fish has to be cleaned and i clean @ least 70 % of the fish, gotta have great speed when you have to get the work done. And this person does it very well. We clean squid, toothfish, sea bass, sea bream, saint pierre, saint jacques, grouper, cuttlefish, octopus, ray, shark, tuna steak, monkfish, mussels, pike, carp, salmon, perch, trout. I only use one sharp thin knive and 4 shells. It's easier like that Of course u have other work beside fish u gotta do other stuff too in a big hotel
The cutie returns with another fabulous episode. Much respect for Mikey’s skills
I adore the little "ta da" trumpet introducing each fish.
ikr. satisfying as well
it's really cute too
I am the 200th like 👉👈 teehee
that sound really similar to Animal Crossing lol
That's kinda gay ngl
10% of people watching this are butchers
90% of people who’s watch this are normal internet people watching this for no reason.
am i the only one who is scared that i will randomly be stranded on an island for no reason and needs to know this stuff to survive lol
I'm the 1% of the 90%
I am the guy who watches every single video Singrauli
My dad told me to teach myself how to butcher
@Fishcake fun fact, it is entirely ok to eat raw fish, ever heard of sushi or sashimi?
Absolutely amazing video! So much passion and expertise at such a young age. Truly inspiring, thank you for making the video.
I love seeing Mike on this channel! He's so knowledgeable and fun to watch, my fiance have watched this video a ton of times!
No, seriously. The guy knows his subject. He's precisely informing us in between marine bio and culinary. Good content 👌🏻
Nerd
@@kylesantos8059 you mean informative and complimenting
DerpyPaulYourPal yeah, nerd
@@kylesantos8059 Why is complimenting specifically being a nerd? ;-; Why has the world turned into such place where you become a nerd just by complimenting
Kyle Santos I bet you have daddy issues 😂😬🖕🏾
I LITERALLY FELL ASLEEP TO A MAN FILLETING A FISH
😂😂😂
His voice is relaxing
@@Icannotstopyappinglmaooo yes but falling asleep to this 🤨
Not me.
OMG ME TOO
There's something about this video that makes me rewatch it all over again after a few years.
this is my comfort video. i watch it all of the time. i love this video!
I love the little horn sound as each fish is introduced. Feels like a video game achievement.
*”You have acquired MONKFISH.”* 🏆
🎺
I'd love to acquire me some monkfish right now, it's the best
@@wangyu60 I mean, there’s already a bunch of fishing games out there lol
the sound is from animal crossing :)
It gave me a serotonin hit from something I didn’t think could
This guy is so charming that he made me watch a 34 minute video filleting fish
IconicKween I didn’t even realize the video was that long until reading this comment
Same lmfaoo I actually subscribed
thats sad, why not enjoy the execution of the sea bass?
Lol same here hahahahaha
Why is this so satisfying
Always watched you for years great job mr Cruz 👍🏿💯
As a Certified Chef 🧑🏾🍳 🇵🇷 👋🏾 my RESPECT TO Mr. Cruz outstanding 👌 👏 my friend
“Definitely has a strong fish flavour which is great because it is a fish”
300 IQ
400 IQ
500 IQ
600 IQ
700 IQ
800 IQ
This makes me laugh
“Name-of-fish”
✨ *Trumpet sound* ✨
I didn't notice until you brought it up 😭🙈
Ikr it’s so cute 😆
hahahaha same 😂😂
I loved the sound every time😂
Hahah! Thanks.
Idk, but I have fully watched this video like 5 times, and I am barely even around fish. I think I just find this video relaxing or satisfying.
Honestly same!
i find this video very soothing and extremely therapeutic
“Sea bass”
*deep inhale*
“It’s at least a C+!”
i came to the comments for this LOL
@@ihaa_ aha it's the comment your character on animal crossing says when they catch a sea bass :')
NOT YOU AGAIN!!!
@@ellen10sea it is normally in the new horizons version the new leaf one I think has it but goes on to say "not you again"
Animal crossing
Fillet a fish
*Squid*
The Two RUclipsrs TTY squid but not Tuna?
It’s a fish
@@natalyalindo982 no, it is a squid
natalya lindo It's seafood, but it's not a fish.
Your mom is a squid
RUclips keeps recommending this video every time I’m up late, always past 2 am, and I always watch it. This is my 6th time watching this video in this year and I’m always happy watching it
Huh, who knew watching a fish being descaled would be so satisfying?
(Sidenote, I just got to the pollock, and am v excited. Pollock is one of my favorite fish to eat, especially in imitation crab form. Catfish and squid will always be my number one favorites though.
“This is the head cavity”
*S L A P*
Fish reveal at 6 million subs
we’re going to pull the spine
*C R A C K*
*slaps roof of fish*
b"ASS"
Davie Approved
“It has a very fishy flavor, which is great because it is a fish.”
“✅ fish”
I’ve been giggling at this for a few minutes now.
fish 100
Speach 100
As i read this the moment were he said that came
We worship ✔️fish
Worm Tv ✔️fish.
c u lt
He explains what he doing very well, and it's easily to understand what he does
"Definetely has a strong fish flavors,wich is great because it is a fish"
that thing always got me 🤣🤣
“Along the center of the fish you can see *depression..* “
Me: *tear rolls down cheek*
25:59 to anyone who wants to see a fish with depression
@@xpemerald6808 thx
"and that's where their spine lies" 😟
@@xpemerald6808 so I was at this point in the video and when it didn't change after touching it I was wtf
Not to be that guy but depression means oval just in case I'm sorry
The way he talks about puncturing the catfish stomach and the squid ink sac makes me believe that he learned the hard way not to puncture them
Actually I want to see him punctures it
Ive seen the ink sac happen by accident so many times, only way to get it all out was to rinse the whole squid in the sink lol super annoying
I’ve punctured a catfish stomach it stinks pretty bad
Truth be told a catfish’s belly when punctured literally smells like any other fish’s stomach that’s punctured. He’s kinda misinformed about catfish too since one of the more popular freshwater fishes to eat
From a recent Fish-lass, this was a great tutorial. Thank you!
This is a great video to fall asleep to! And you learn a lot as you do. It's fantastic.
Very informative and an incredibly soothing voice!
Ted: "this one tastes very fishy, which is great...because it's a fish"
...damn, he is so sophisticated❤
"Yes the floor here is made out of floor"
"Every 60 seconds in Africa a minute passes"
"100% of all stairs accidents happened on stairs"
Sandy cheeks:he has such a way with words
Diego Schütze i know right
@@nuggetscertifiede8956 r/woosh
@@kamota8940 it's woooosh
"What did you watch during quarantine?"
Me: it's complicated
Lol
all I’ve been doing these past two weeks is watching random videos that come up in my recommended.
@@garr02 same lol
Same
Yes
I have no desire to cook fish in the coming months however I for some reason I watch this once a night
The urge to say "hey, I caught that in animal crossing!!" on almost every fish that shows is overwhelming.
“It has a strong fish flavor, which is great cause it’s a fish” ☑️
Oh! Chocolate taste! My favorite.
Mackerel is the best
😂😂😂
✅
"And this fish is awesome and one of my favorites." My just thinking about him saying it helps your brain.🤔 Maybe he likes it because it helps his brain.😂 I just joking I just had a thought about that.
I love the trumpet track everytime the guy presents the fish
instant serotonin
Same energy when Wall-E went "tadaa"
Same lol
*TA-DA*
It brought me to the comments. I thought it was just a one-time thing to accentuate on the comic smallness of the sardine, but no, it's here to stay! :D
Something about this man just going full "Finish him" on a bunch of fish is just amazing.
Thank you. Great information. I have never filleted a fish. My mother was great at it. Maybe I will try. I love Chilean Bass Fish.
lets be real, we all felt satisfied when he scaled those fish
Finally not where some woman eats the fish alive and fillet them while alive
satisfied about what? idgaf
Yeah who doesn't likes to watch practically skinning a fish right?
I felt sick. 😞
@@ferbez1907 right it's so satisfying
Me: god it's late I should go to bed
Brain: you must learn how to fillet every fish.
Me: I must learn how to fillet every fish
Funniest comment here bro
Underrated comment In the comment section
Me rn lol
Idk why but this video was brain melting 😎✌️ just wasted 30 minutes of my life do I regret it? No
Doesn't have any fish:
Me: I want to learn how to fillet every fish!
I remember watching this a year ago out of pure boredom. I’m sorta glad i did watch it, cause now I can proudly say I can fillet any fish
I have come back to this video so many times Im just conna comment here every time I get it recommended again.
1
"Im trying to be nice to the fish" five minutes later "this is garbage"
Lol wait what
Me when Im trying to be positive to myself
It was helpful to me but you do have a point
@@baconburgerboy1583 Same
LOL dam right
Me: *watching this for no reason*
The fish in my fish tank: *scared bubble sounds*
Nice that's original 😂👍
lol ikr
Me:wachting cuz i like fish and cokking
Also me: HE IS THE MESSIAH!
You should made the the fish say " my time has come"
*bloop*
I find this unreasonably fascinating for someone who will never actually apply this information in his life
Hi, you are amazing! Thanks to share your knowledge with us! ❤
someone tell me why i just watched a man fillet fish for 34 minutes straight
Mhm.
You can never know
It’s e n t e r t a i n i n g (I think)
I fell in slepp😅😅
thanks for the warning.
So this is the type of stuff everyone watch’s at 3am. Glad to be here!
Hi my fellow sleep deprived weirdo! Nice to see you
Watching this video just because we're bored gang!
It’s 3am and I just came from the “How to analyze blood at a crime scene” video. It reminded me of this video. I’ve seen it couple times already but here I am watching it all over again 😭
@@thewalkingmic5 me too
Pretty much
This bloke's skill are INSANE !! Makes me feel even MORE like I have ten thumbs !!
Thank you. Finally. Took a ridiculously long time to find a real video
Who else really likes this guy for a reason they can’t explain?
omg me too
he's a good teacher, he's knowledgeable, and he's not obnoxious about it! also he seems to be genuinely nice.
He knows what he’s doing
Maybe thats why?
He's booyamike on Instagram
It’s cuz he has food
I find it hilarious as how he pets each fish before and after cutting.
I love that tbh
Michael Frederico you have to love the fish so it’ll taste better.
I think it's cute
At the finish he's wiping off any debris. Also giving it a once over to make sure it's good.
At the beginning, handling the fish like that mighty give him clues on how much pressure is needed for cutting that individual fish
@@Whynohandle just like a girlfriend. You have to love them so they taste better. And I dont mean taste in the kinky way.
As someone who is allergic to finned fish, this video is very helpful. 10/10
Wow this is my first time seeing this channel . I love the intro !!
Things I learned:
Mackerel is a fish
Arctic Char is forgiving
Knives are sharp
Catfish is garbage, anything else you can probably make soup out of or something
Turbo is great
Squid is not plastic
Watching someone cut fish for 34 minutes is surprisingly entertaining
You forgot...
Red snapper is good
Fish tastes like fish
Because it's fish
Catfish is the BEST in Louisiana or Mississippi
cat eggs yes I live there and their good
PilotGreenBed I live in Mississippi but almost in Louisiana because I’m about half a mile away from the state line
Gordon: let the knife do the work
Mike: wiggle wiggle wiggle
Gordon haa the sharpest knives ever though
True
Ngl the way he holds the knives make me nervous
He let the knife do the wiggle
Dio: haha muda
Flatfish are some of my favorite fish. I used to catch them on Danish beaches with my grandparents who knew how to filet them. They taste amazing fresh.
I have no interest in ever doing this but I enjoy watching how skilled you are at this
“In the middle here you can see uuh, depression.”
Same man
What timestamp
@@maximkoneva6517 25:59
*Press Y to same.*
uhm
:( i’m sorry for you
“Don’t get too stressed, it’s okay :)”
This man is my new therapist
Edit : why did this get so many likes lol
I came up to this comment and then the fish man said it (7:29
Fishes are nice. That’s why
@@n0_nxme_ yo same
If he broke into someones house he would make them fish to eat and tell them that everything is ok
Frick yeah I was the 420 like
Really proffessionally explained. Thank you
As someone who does this for a living it’s interesting watching how other countries or even businesses deal with fish or have different names for parts
Who else here is not a chef but just likes watching people cut and fillet things
Me
Yo ✌
@Genpulse Yes , you are a terrible person and should be arrested for hate crimes
@@tjg0nz5. The heck, lmo
Me
But My Brother Is A Chef
Everyone’s either confused or in love with the fish dude LMAO
I'm both
@@someoneig9790 Ariel from the little mermaid 👁👄👁
@@mothercain.. Bruh
Is it weird that people are falling in love with someone who’s assassinating fish by the dozen every episode? I mean I’m not judging or anything.
So, everyone is either confused or confused?
He makes it look so effortless ❤
I ate a biscuit while watching and I stopped chewing. You're amazing
Me, a nonfisherperson with no particular need to cut whole fish: *fascinating*
ok gay
more fishinating
@@kynono1 👏...👏...👏.... why?
I am your 666 like. I have made you the Spawn of Satan :)