Gutting Fish
1.Using a sharp knife,make an incision in the belly of the fish
2.Pull out the guts,heart and liver .discard.
3.Find the area between the neck and the head,spread it open and cut out the gills using kitchen shears
Cleaning and Storing Fish
1.Wash the fish in cold running water to get rid of whatever dirt and slime may be on the surface
2.Pat fish thoroughly dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels
3.Place on a bed of ice until ready to use.
4.If you won't cook it immediately, wrap with plastic and store in the lowest part of refrigerator to avoid cross contamination.
