How to clean and cook Fish

Clean and cook fish yourself.

Catching your own fish may have you anticipating how they'll taste on your plate. But you have to clean and cook them first. Cleaning and cooking your own fish might be a bit messy, but it makes for a tasty, fresh meal.

Things You'll Need

• Newspaper
• Knife
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 1/2 cup grease
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg

Instructions

Cleaning

1. Spread the newspaper over the surface on which you are planning to clean the fish. Doing this task outside makes clean-up easier.

2. Hold the fish firmly with one hand while holding the knife in the other hand.

3. Run the knife across the fish from tail to head to remove the scales. Turn the fish over and repeat on the other side until all the scales are gone.

4. Find the anal section (usually behind the lower fin, just above the tail). Make a small cut and remove the anal section.

5. Cut the head off just under the gills.

6. Lay the knife sideways and cut a slit along the underbelly of the fish. Remove the guts of the fish.

7. Wash the fish thoroughly, both inside and out.

Cooking

1. Place 1/2 cup cornmeal in bowl and set it aside.

2. In a small bowl beat egg and milk and set aside.

3. Turn stove on medium heat. Add grease or oil to the skillet and heat.

Tips & Warnings

• Dip fresh cleaned Fish into egg and milk mixture then into the cornmeal. Place the fish into the heated skillet. Cook until browned.

References

• Active Angler: How to Clean a Fish