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.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Frying pan
• Oil
• Fish skin
• Knife
• Fork or spoon
• Salt
• Pepper

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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