Plug Her 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I have a monster flatty I've just taken out freezer. It's been gutted and scaled n I would like some tips as I don't know weather to fillet or cook whole. Any good kitchen opinions and tips? Cheers peeps. Boys Day Out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wahoo 146 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Depends what you want with it! If 'twere me I'd fillet, when the rib bones are cut out you get a long V cutout down the fillet, I usually continue this down the fillet 'til it's in half lengthways & then cut into equal size pieces. This way you get a chance to cook the thick pieces for a bit longer without the thin end being overdone. Then it's up to you, Ranger's beer batter, a nice tempura or coat in corn flake crumbs (much crunchier and tastier than breadcrumbs)CheersWahoo Plug Her 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boys Day Out 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 This tempura-style batter is light and crisp and so easy to make - all you need is a frying pan. I'm partial to flathead fillets, but any firm, white fish will do. I like to serve this with a preserved lemon aioli but my kids reckon it's pretty good with tomato sauce. Ingredients Serves 2 6 small flathead fillets ½ cup self-raising flour ½ cup cornflour ½ cup carbonated mineral water 250ml vegetable oil Method Cut flathead fillets in half lengthways. Mix the flours in a medium bowl. Add mineral water and mix well. Place fish fillets into batter and coat well. Place oil in a 22cm pan over moderate heat. If your pan is larger, add more oil so it is about 1cm deep. Test the oil by dropping a little batter into the pan; it will sizzle when the oil is hot. Pick up a fillet with a fork and drain the excess batter into the bowl, then carefully lay the fish in the pan.Repeat, cooking a few at a time for 2-3 minutes each side until lightly golden. Drain on paper towel. Plug Her and 4THALOVE 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wetspot 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Flathead are one of the best tasting fish out there. Right up with KG in my opinion.As a chef I would put flathead on the menu as a special and get more comments than any other fish (apart from Atlantic Salmon)Half your luck with the big one. For me good seafood needs very little attention. Cooked simply they taste the best. Leave all the sauces and smothering with herbs and spices for the poorer tasting species. Perhaps fillet, then season with S&P, lightly flour, cook in a little oil and butter, squeeze of lemon or lime, that's all that is needed for a great meal. Batter or crumb is OK, but pan fry like I mentioned and it will taste supurb ! Plug Her 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 G"day plug her, with big flattys there is no right or wrong, what I do with them is bake them whole,dont waste as much meat imo.Rub some butter on a big sheet of foil,get the flattie score some slits in its flanks in to these place a slice of lemon.in the guts add a dob of butter ,some tinned tomatoes[these add moisture and juice] a slice or 2 of onion, a sprinkle of salt and pepper.Wrap the sucker up, sealed but loose throw it in the oven preheated for half an hour or so ,magnifico.But then again battered fillets are awesome as well,pretty much impossible to screw a fish of such fine quality up. B)The sweetest most tastiest tender meat is around the gut ,and right at the back of the head. Plug Her 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Just make sure it's defrosted b4 u cook it PH Hard enough to fillet as it was mate Plug Her 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plug Her 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Cheers Affstar. Filleting lessons. Gonna crumb it and enjoy. Got some massive fillets out of it. Enough to feed 4 easily. Cheers everyone for their input. Much appreciated. Boys Day Out, afishyfish and Wahoo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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