How to Fillet a Rainbow Trout Fish

Last Updated: July 10, 2019

This manual will guide you how to fillet a rainbow trout fish. When filleting a fish there is a certain technique to use when cutting the stomach. The manual will also guide you how to remove the bones, and the intestines so it will be safe to eat. This guide will show you all of the materials you need to fillet the fish. After you have followed the instructions, you will be able to enjoy eating a rainbow trout fish.

Steps

1
Wash the fish with water under the tap
2
Cut the fish you will need a sharp fillet knife. If you don't have one, find the sharpest knife you have.

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3
Start to cut at the bottom hole located on the stomach by the tail. Cut all the way up to the gills.^{[1]
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When the stomach is open you will see intestines. You will have to clean everything including the bones. When taking the bones out, you can use your hands to remove them, but make sure the intestines and the bones are removed.
5
Remove the head. You will now look for the gills and placing your knife closest to the head and start cutting.
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When removing the tail, you will need to start cutting 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the tail.
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Double check for any bones or intestines.
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Start where you have cut the tail when you are ready to remove the skin, so when you slowly remove the skin all the way to the front where you have cut the head of the fish. It should peel really nice but you need to make sure that you peel everything or else you will be picking the skin off.
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Fire up the BBQ and start cooking or place it in the freezer for later enjoyment.

Community Q&A

Question

What are some ways to cook it?

Community Answer

You can cook it any way you'd like! Grilling, baking, roasting, frying, etc.
Question

Did I miss something, or do I not cut the main backbone from the meat ?

Community Answer

A properly-filleted fish never has the backbone still attached. One should inspect the filet once cut and checked for any bone slivers. I use my hands to rub the filet to help feel for and find bones.