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How to Split or Butterfly a Fish

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Remove the Bottom Fins

Remove the bottom fins

Remove the bottom fins

Holly A. Heyser

You no longer need the bottom fin bones, so lift them out with gentle pressure. If you need to, slice gently to free them from the fillet.

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