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How to Cook a Whole Fish

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Serving a Whole Fish

Carefully lift out serving portions

Carefully lift out serving portions

Holly A. Heyser

To serve, slide a spatula under a section that had been scored and simply lift it out and onto a plate. For the section closest to the head, move the spatula into the top of the fish over the ribs, which start below the backbone, then around the top and down toward the ribs in a semicircular motion. This ensures a boneless piece.

Oh, and don't forget the cheeks of the fish, which are my favorite part. They will be orbs of yummy fish right under each eye. And the tails, if not burnt black, are crunchy and nutty-tasting. You can also pick at the meat between the ribs, as well as in the belly.

Eating a whole fish makes for a primal, deeply satisfying meal. It may not be dainty, but it sure is good!

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