How to Cook Fish Skin

Fish skin has been neglected by many, but it is a very tasty part of the fish. Much as chicken skin is a tasty part of the chicken, so is the skin of the fish. Knowing the proper way to cook it is key to determining its flavor. Does this Spark an idea?

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Frying pan
Oil
Fish skin
Knife
Fork or spoon
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

How to Cook Fish Skin
- 1
  
  Using a metal utensil such as a scaler, fork or spoon, remove the excess fish scales from the skin as best as possible.
- 2
  
  Use a paring knife or other fillet knife to remove the skin from the fish's body.
- 3
  
  Season the fish skin with salt and pepper.
- 4
  
  Heat up some cooking oil in a skillet.
- 5
  
  Fry the fish skin on medium high heat until it becomes crispy.
- 6
  
  Remove the skin from the heat and place it on paper towels to drain the oil.

Tips & Warnings

Pat the fish skin dry.
You can also choose to broil the fish skin if you do not want to use oil.
Pat the fish skin dry, as water mixed with hot oil will cause the oil to bubble and splatter.

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