fish fillets

Trimmed catch portions

Fish fillets are boneless pieces of fish cut lengthwise away from the backbone, with most or all bones removed.

They are among the most common forms in which fish is sold and cooked, prized for their convenience and ease of eating.

The fillet may be sold with skin on or off, fresh or frozen.

I picked up some cod fillets for dinner.

To fillet a fish is to cut it into fillets, removing the bones.

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