How To Fillet Every Fish | Method Mastery | Epicurious

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  • Опубліковано 24 кві 2024
  • Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best methods for cleaning and preparing just about every fish you could encounter in the kitchen. Not every fillet is made the same and learning the proper technique can elevate your seafood game to the next level. So, if you're ready to learn how to fillet every fish, Mike has you covered and then some.
    00:00 Intro
    00:41 Sardine
    01:36 Porgy
    02:49 Mackerel
    04:41 Branzino
    06:11 Striped Bass
    07:52 Sea Bass
    09:19 Arctic Char
    10:16 Red Snapper
    11:34 Catfish
    13:43 Trout
    14:47 Tilefish
    16:18 Hiramasa
    17:11 Pollock
    18:21 Salmon
    20:01 Monkfish
    21:45 Mahi Mahi
    23:07 Skate Wing
    25:29 Turbot
    27:22 Fluke
    29:20 Squid
    31:36 Octopus
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  • @hawaiianturtle7771
    @hawaiianturtle7771 4 роки тому +9919

    "and the little five inch guy"
    *i felt that.*

    • @keithancajas4623
      @keithancajas4623 4 роки тому +417

      tell that to the 4 inchers..

    • @properduction2586
      @properduction2586 4 роки тому +150

      @@keithancajas4623
      6.7 here...Not bad right ?

    • @hawaiianturtle7771
      @hawaiianturtle7771 4 роки тому +468

      @@properduction2586 this comment is mainly for the fallen heroes of 5 inches and below 😔✊ be on your way, my good sir

    • @haithere4254
      @haithere4254 4 роки тому +99

      Damn y'all tiny

    • @zatzutwice
      @zatzutwice 4 роки тому +18

      @@hawaiianturtle7771 are you scientist?

  • @diamonddollaz4837
    @diamonddollaz4837 4 роки тому +13318

    Me: “I don’t even ea-“
    Brain: “Shhh. You need this...You NEED this.”

    • @Whiskyy_
      @Whiskyy_ 4 роки тому +104

      lol so true 😂😂😂😂

    • @sandycindyotsanschild5323
      @sandycindyotsanschild5323 4 роки тому +73

      Diamond NajelBlue same i dont eat fish idk why becuz if i did it feels like im gonna throw up

    • @divine4597
      @divine4597 4 роки тому +10

      Wow.. so original 😂

    • @skytrexz3714
      @skytrexz3714 4 роки тому +2

      Original eh

    • @maryjoygelizon4268
      @maryjoygelizon4268 4 роки тому +30

      Brain is just like teachers they teach us stuff we dont need, like my teacher who was teaching us how to do manicures.

  • @LeighObvyBSTRY
    @LeighObvyBSTRY Рік тому +6859

    I LITERALLY FELL ASLEEP TO A MAN FILLETING A FISH

  • @ullukind101
    @ullukind101 Рік тому +3570

    Even the fish were really interested in what he had to say... eyes so wide open with curiosity.

    • @MrBeenus
      @MrBeenus Рік тому +53

      Who's gonna tell him?

    • @Bxll_Bxll
      @Bxll_Bxll Рік тому +15

      @@MrBeenus y e s

    • @laikeree_4213
      @laikeree_4213 Рік тому +19

      This comment is criminally underrated in my opinion

    • @MrBeenus
      @MrBeenus Рік тому

      @@laikeree_4213 🤮🤮🤮

    • @quigglesnoopmcboop9087
      @quigglesnoopmcboop9087 Рік тому

      ​@@MrBeenus why are you showing an emoji giving shrek head

  • @gabegraetz208
    @gabegraetz208 4 роки тому +58288

    Brain-“You gotta learn how to cut every fish”
    Me-“Why”
    Brain-“You just gotta”

    • @LilLaurasaurus
      @LilLaurasaurus 4 роки тому +625

      This

    • @elijahculper5522
      @elijahculper5522 4 роки тому +1249

      It’s one of those things like “how do I escape quicksand?” or “how do I make homemade gourmet Pringles?” that probably won’t come up, but you have to watch the UA-cam video just in case.

    • @quikenh5150
      @quikenh5150 4 роки тому +118

      Now u have 666 likes

    • @quikenh5150
      @quikenh5150 4 роки тому +107

      Good luck sleeping

    • @hentaihero4513
      @hentaihero4513 4 роки тому +84

      At 3 am

  • @bonemelon5307
    @bonemelon5307 Рік тому +4391

    Now that I have watched a UA-cam tutorial of a hard profession I feel confident in filleting every fish

    • @sabinehornungfan7371
      @sabinehornungfan7371 Рік тому +17

      What about shark? Can people fillet shark?

    • @FunnyDougy
      @FunnyDougy Рік тому +1

      @@sabinehornungfan7371 You can if you want to give your family the gift of heavy metal poisoning. Most shark hasn't been a good idea to eat for over decade because of pollution.

    • @meepk633
      @meepk633 Рік тому +31

      You basically invented filleting fish. And you invented fish.

    • @MrBeenus
      @MrBeenus Рік тому +32

      @@sabinehornungfan7371 I've had shark filet before. It's really good. It's kinda like salmon but more meaty. So you can in fact filet a shark.

    • @jackofalltrades6129
      @jackofalltrades6129 Рік тому +12

      I know it's a joke, but you know, now that you've seen it, you can start practicing. Seeing the mistakes with each failure and improving until you get it.

  • @bigboibill1209
    @bigboibill1209 Рік тому +792

    Bro, it's 2am and idk how I got here but this is perfect 2am content.

    • @Ctr1_alt_delete
      @Ctr1_alt_delete Рік тому +6

      I feel that

    • @nicknick1963
      @nicknick1963 Рік тому +5

      I just watched this video,went to comments,saw yours and noticed it's 2.06am. I don't think I have the patience for this long during the day,but when I can't sleep at night.....?

    • @cbtillery135
      @cbtillery135 Рік тому +2

      Most of Epicurious' videos are tbh

    • @Banondax
      @Banondax Рік тому +4

      4am gang

    • @itsuki6
      @itsuki6 11 місяців тому +1

      This is unexpectedly relaxing to watch

  • @toxixbob8375
    @toxixbob8375 4 роки тому +3966

    I like dis dude, he's not over the top and knows what he's talking about

    • @AlbertoTuber
      @AlbertoTuber 4 роки тому +42

      Well if you are chef with a career of 30 years it's normal to "be over the top" (I would want others to know how much experience and how expert I am), moreover by telling us they show how much experience they have

    • @jme4567
      @jme4567 4 роки тому +34

      Especially when he was talking about the mackerel 😉

    • @jme4567
      @jme4567 4 роки тому +143

      @@AlbertoTuber That's just ego. Sure you can do that but I doubt others will listen long enough for you be finished.

    • @ivan-yl6rr
      @ivan-yl6rr 4 роки тому +7

      @@jme4567 think he's being sarcastic

    • @jme4567
      @jme4567 4 роки тому +23

      @@ivan-yl6rr thanks for that, but believe it or not there is a font for sarcasm. It's not that I'm that much of an idiot it's just that tone isn't as obvious through text, especially to strangers such as myself.

  • @katiechambers2287
    @katiechambers2287 4 роки тому +57043

    “Don’t get too stressed, it’s ok” whatever you say handsome fish man

    • @tylermoses7829
      @tylermoses7829 3 роки тому +2136

      Right! I usually buy fresh whole fish or live fish from Asian markets in the US. However, I live in Asia for business most of the year, and its easily and readily available everywhere. So, prepping fish isn't anything new for me. But...I can't stop watching him. haha

    • @andrerey29
      @andrerey29 3 роки тому +530

      I know right hahaha

    • @lifewithindi8388
      @lifewithindi8388 3 роки тому +1210

      He fish guy aka shellfish guy aka ocean guy

    • @laddttt6808
      @laddttt6808 3 роки тому +234

      shut up Katie.

    • @dd-yz5xs
      @dd-yz5xs 3 роки тому +779

      Ladd Ttt shut up

  • @Deranged420
    @Deranged420 6 місяців тому +241

    "Don't get too stressed, it's okay." I just got comforted by a fisherman 🥺💕

    • @UnsinkabIeSam
      @UnsinkabIeSam 2 місяці тому +7

      i love fishermen😔✊️

    • @joshuavaldez9330
      @joshuavaldez9330 Місяць тому +3

      Fisherman has my back when no one else didn’t

  • @FernandoLima12500
    @FernandoLima12500 9 місяців тому +522

    0:38 - Small fish
    4:38 - Medium fish
    11:32 - Large fish
    23:05 - Flatfish
    29:18 - Fish with arms

    • @marvelmimi9812
      @marvelmimi9812 7 місяців тому +57

      WHAT DO YOU MEAN FISH WITH ARMS!?!?

    • @vimto1001
      @vimto1001 7 місяців тому +46

      @@marvelmimi9812 The fish have grown arms, and they are coming.

    • @toast_2375
      @toast_2375 6 місяців тому +8

      ​@@marvelmimi9812there are actually a group of species of hand fish. their fins are elongated and shaped like arms with the fins at the end. they use them to crawl around.

    • @rytb09-gaming
      @rytb09-gaming 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@toast_2375 what in the heliish demon?

    • @TakiMitsuha2016
      @TakiMitsuha2016 3 місяці тому

      ​@@marvelmimi9812😂😂😂😂😂

  • @gayvideos3808
    @gayvideos3808 4 роки тому +16132

    "It definitely has a strong fish flavor, which is great because it is a fish"
    *✓ fish*

  • @faith9196
    @faith9196 4 роки тому +2333

    “It has a very fishy flavor, which is great because it is a fish.”
    “✅ fish”
    I’ve been giggling at this for a few minutes now.

  • @MoonlightPlays
    @MoonlightPlays Рік тому +1042

    As a seafood enjoyer, especially sashimi, and a person who never fillet fishes before, I would like to give these a try whenever my mom buy some fishes from the market

    • @laurelcook9078
      @laurelcook9078 Рік тому +21

      I tried to like sashimi but my body throws it up as a reflex. I’m not allergic to seafood, I’m just such a picky eater that I can’t physically swallow something with a bad texture or taste.

    • @hxrvey_requiem686
      @hxrvey_requiem686 Рік тому +4

      @@laurelcook9078 me too. I just hate the slimy texture of sashimi.

    • @Vellerdium
      @Vellerdium Рік тому +35

      ​@@hxrvey_requiem686fresh sashimi shouldn't be slimy, I think the fish you tried wasn't fresh 😅

    • @deepseasqueeze9081
      @deepseasqueeze9081 11 місяців тому +25

      Sounds like bad sashimi. It shouldn't feel slimy. Smooth, kind of wet and cold is what it should feel like.

    • @SpawnIsSleepy
      @SpawnIsSleepy 10 місяців тому

      Fast food fan vs fish enjoyer

  • @ethan_r1250
    @ethan_r1250 Рік тому +69

    I watched this at Christmas about 3 yrs ago because I couldn’t get too sleep and now I watch it every year as a tradition

    • @MARS-ul8ku
      @MARS-ul8ku Рік тому +6

      dude wtf i’ve done the same thing

    • @ethan_r1250
      @ethan_r1250 Рік тому +3

      @@MARS-ul8ku haha rlly thought I was wierd af

  • @av2rxtty537
    @av2rxtty537 4 роки тому +7491

    Fillet a fish
    *Squid*

  • @keke6869
    @keke6869 4 роки тому +4073

    “Sea bass”
    *deep inhale*
    “It’s at least a C+!”

    • @jooliroo
      @jooliroo 4 роки тому +103

      i came to the comments for this LOL

    • @ellen10sea
      @ellen10sea 4 роки тому +75

      @@ihaa_ aha it's the comment your character on animal crossing says when they catch a sea bass :')

    • @jessblue9251
      @jessblue9251 4 роки тому +40

      NOT YOU AGAIN!!!

    • @jessblue9251
      @jessblue9251 4 роки тому +27

      @@ellen10sea it is normally in the new horizons version the new leaf one I think has it but goes on to say "not you again"

    • @unphazed390
      @unphazed390 4 роки тому +1

      Animal crossing

  • @69cheesyfries
    @69cheesyfries Рік тому +223

    ok epicurious, your content has always been interesting and the new uploads are great rn but when are yall bringing this guy back? ive rewatched this and the shellfish video countless times already. and so have all his other admirers in the comments. please bring him back 🛐🛐

    • @sammick7781
      @sammick7781 Місяць тому +5

      *A slow chant can be heard in the distance … growing louder*
      more fish, more fish, More Fish, MOre FIsh, MORe FISh, MORE FISH!

  • @smilodnfatalis55
    @smilodnfatalis55 Рік тому +19

    1:11 I like that we start right off the bat with the man ripping a fish in two with his bare hands. Fantastic start.

  • @deadfurydbf9647
    @deadfurydbf9647 2 роки тому +4023

    Every other fish: Being gentle and opening it up
    Sardine specifically: *RIP AND TEAR UNTIL IT IS DONE*

  • @masonstanford4187
    @masonstanford4187 4 роки тому +13012

    10% of people watching this are butchers
    90% of people who’s watch this are normal internet people watching this for no reason.

    • @fishcake588
      @fishcake588 4 роки тому +380

      am i the only one who is scared that i will randomly be stranded on an island for no reason and needs to know this stuff to survive lol

    • @XemmyWemmy
      @XemmyWemmy 4 роки тому +41

      I'm the 1% of the 90%

    • @ShaukatAli-vu3uf
      @ShaukatAli-vu3uf 4 роки тому +21

      I am the guy who watches every single video Singrauli

    • @URI_VR
      @URI_VR 4 роки тому +12

      My dad told me to teach myself how to butcher

    • @ihatethisxoxo427
      @ihatethisxoxo427 4 роки тому +15

      @Fishcake fun fact, it is entirely ok to eat raw fish, ever heard of sushi or sashimi?

  • @katiewessling5917
    @katiewessling5917 Рік тому +50

    With no intention of filleting my own fish, I sat down for a half an hour to watch a man fillet every single fish, and yet I feel immensely satisfied. I've reached the peak of UA-cam and no one can tell me differently.

  • @smileyk5488
    @smileyk5488 Рік тому +176

    I've just watched a men fillet every fish, being fully aware I will never fillet anything myself

  • @mae-lc1zv
    @mae-lc1zv 4 роки тому +28927

    someone tell me why i just watched a man fillet fish for 34 minutes straight

    • @svqh1e
      @svqh1e 4 роки тому +244

      Mhm.

    • @BigBoiBlaster615
      @BigBoiBlaster615 4 роки тому +324

      You can never know

    • @pandooju
      @pandooju 4 роки тому +493

      It’s e n t e r t a i n i n g (I think)

    • @nh7058
      @nh7058 4 роки тому +130

      I fell in slepp😅😅

    • @Arctic_and_The_F0X
      @Arctic_and_The_F0X 4 роки тому +50

      thanks for the warning.

  • @sm69animations34
    @sm69animations34 2 роки тому +6765

    Bro just ripped that sardines spine out like a mortal kombat finishing move

    • @jess283.6
      @jess283.6 2 роки тому +213

      Finish him

    • @squash589
      @squash589 2 роки тому +88

      Sub Zero: *WHO DARES STEAL MY SPINE RIP FATALITY MOVE?*

    • @jess283.6
      @jess283.6 2 роки тому +20

      @@squash589 AAAAAA

    • @delsi26
      @delsi26 2 роки тому +15

      I eat the spine

    • @mirakurucu
      @mirakurucu 2 роки тому +44

      @@delsi26 in my country it is traditional to use really small sardines just without the organs and just dip them in flour and fried them up and we eat it with the heads and everything.
      Sorry about my English it is not my first language!

  • @T1redRn
    @T1redRn Рік тому +27

    This is my favorite video on the internet. Something about it is so calming I’ve watched it at least 20 times in full and it’s always so good.

  • @pineapplepizza4668
    @pineapplepizza4668 8 місяців тому +6

    I don’t know why but this has become my go to sleep video. Something about it just knocks me out.

  • @wafflkitty5001
    @wafflkitty5001 3 роки тому +5087

    Me: god it's late I should go to bed
    Brain: you must learn how to fillet every fish.
    Me: I must learn how to fillet every fish

    • @painauchocolate2395
      @painauchocolate2395 3 роки тому +38

      Funniest comment here bro

    • @kingworldadventures
      @kingworldadventures 3 роки тому +24

      Underrated comment In the comment section

    • @captaincamodo9922
      @captaincamodo9922 3 роки тому +12

      Me rn lol

    • @Eveokjkkk
      @Eveokjkkk 3 роки тому +19

      Idk why but this video was brain melting 😎✌️ just wasted 30 minutes of my life do I regret it? No

    • @zoeyraziachavez3232
      @zoeyraziachavez3232 3 роки тому +16

      Doesn't have any fish:
      Me: I want to learn how to fillet every fish!

  • @jermainetalley5699
    @jermainetalley5699 4 роки тому +2440

    “Along the center of the fish you can see *depression..* “
    Me: *tear rolls down cheek*

    • @xpemerald6808
      @xpemerald6808 4 роки тому +94

      25:59 to anyone who wants to see a fish with depression

    • @clutzxy3683
      @clutzxy3683 4 роки тому +7

      @@xpemerald6808 thx

    • @pittlatn
      @pittlatn 4 роки тому +16

      "and that's where their spine lies" 😟

    • @swagpoggersdude1631
      @swagpoggersdude1631 4 роки тому +2

      @@xpemerald6808 so I was at this point in the video and when it didn't change after touching it I was wtf

    • @mirai9242
      @mirai9242 4 роки тому +3

      Not to be that guy but depression means oval just in case I'm sorry

  • @luvsevilla
    @luvsevilla Рік тому +139

    I love how it's "you can make a nice soup with this" for all fish but when it comes to the catfish then "THIS IS GARBAGE" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Hollisbot
      @Hollisbot 9 місяців тому +7

      No fish is better fried then catfish or shell crackers

    • @A.t746
      @A.t746 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@Hollisbotand you are going to do a picture 🖼️

  • @Jocoiscool
    @Jocoiscool Рік тому +10

    I'm a professional chef from Croatia. I work in a pro kitchen, this month we have a big fish buffet. Lots of different fish has to be cleaned and i clean @ least 70 % of the fish, gotta have great speed when you have to get the work done. And this person does it very well. We clean squid, toothfish, sea bass, sea bream, saint pierre, saint jacques, grouper, cuttlefish, octopus, ray, shark, tuna steak, monkfish, mussels, pike, carp, salmon, perch, trout. I only use one sharp thin knive and 4 shells. It's easier like that Of course u have other work beside fish u gotta do other stuff too in a big hotel

  • @nolanvandergriff9341
    @nolanvandergriff9341 4 роки тому +1993

    “Start at the head and work your way down the tip”: 😏
    “Then we grab the scissors”: 😟

    • @samtheman123
      @samtheman123 4 роки тому +42

      😂 Comedy

    • @rajinhassan9091
      @rajinhassan9091 4 роки тому +8

      Lol

    • @dubbydapanda7189
      @dubbydapanda7189 4 роки тому +5

      WTH 😂

    • @DarkN25
      @DarkN25 4 роки тому +63

      @Fortnite Gamer your name has fortnite in it...
      you havent even saw this comment yet youre saying its unoriginal...
      mate youre so unoriginal

    • @marley.pdx21
      @marley.pdx21 4 роки тому +28

      At that is the story of my circumcision

  • @lukri4209
    @lukri4209 4 роки тому +1666

    Fish guy: Pets the salmon calmly while trying to clean it.
    Also fish guy:
    C U T T H E H E A D O F F

  • @singko40
    @singko40 3 місяці тому +7

    I was over here debating on whether if I should go to the store To get food for dinner or not. Than the first fish was sardines and you saying "grandpa has it tucked in for 10 years." Than I remembered a box of my favorite sardines my aunt gave me as a gift. So in a way🤣 thank you for reminding me! 🙏

  • @KJPGamingChannel
    @KJPGamingChannel Рік тому +14

    "Definetely has a strong fish flavors,wich is great because it is a fish"
    that thing always got me 🤣🤣

  • @rxmbo3749
    @rxmbo3749 4 роки тому +2644

    “This is the head cavity”
    *S L A P*

  • @alliebawdon9550
    @alliebawdon9550 4 роки тому +1698

    This makes me laugh
    “Name-of-fish”
    ✨ *Trumpet sound* ✨

    • @emmaw.8212
      @emmaw.8212 4 роки тому +17

      I didn't notice until you brought it up 😭🙈

    • @rw5047
      @rw5047 4 роки тому +27

      Ikr it’s so cute 😆

    • @suyy.288
      @suyy.288 4 роки тому +5

      hahahaha same 😂😂

    • @ayanad
      @ayanad 4 роки тому +8

      I loved the sound every time😂

    • @oldelectronicdancemusic
      @oldelectronicdancemusic 4 роки тому +3

      Hahah! Thanks.

  • @soapmcdroppin4765
    @soapmcdroppin4765 Місяць тому +2

    There's something about this video that makes me rewatch it all over again after a few years.

  • @ananogueira4025
    @ananogueira4025 Рік тому +13

    That moment when you realize your next addiction is watching videos of people filleting and cutting fish because of this esteemed gentleman

  • @Nope_ihtt
    @Nope_ihtt 4 роки тому +2847

    "What did you watch during quarantine?"
    Me: it's complicated

  • @ZaphkieI
    @ZaphkieI 3 роки тому +796

    The little trumpet after each introduction gives me life for some reason.

  • @robertobeltran6116
    @robertobeltran6116 Рік тому +9

    As a Certified Chef 🧑🏾‍🍳 🇵🇷 👋🏾 my RESPECT TO Mr. Cruz outstanding 👌 👏 my friend

  • @krystelline
    @krystelline Рік тому +12

    I love this. He has an amazing skill in teaching and has a relaxing voice. I was engaged the whole show!

  • @raphraph9884
    @raphraph9884 3 роки тому +2805

    "Its a local fish, comes from Massachusetts"
    Me in Germay: Ok

  • @AesirUnlimited
    @AesirUnlimited 3 роки тому +8701

    This man is the hash-slinging slasher that spongebob told us about.

    • @thunderturtle347
      @thunderturtle347 3 роки тому +36

      Ikr

    • @samanthaplott7521
      @samanthaplott7521 3 роки тому +18

      😱🤣

    • @tilmook
      @tilmook 3 роки тому +45

      This should have more likes 🤣

    • @BallMuncher555
      @BallMuncher555 3 роки тому +52

      He takes the fish and brings them to his house where he cuts them up and eats them.

    • @heateanothermantis4697
      @heateanothermantis4697 3 роки тому +76

      THÉ T-TRASH-BANGING, SLASH-STRINGING, BASH-TRAINING-THÉ HASH-SLINGING SLASHER!!!!!!

  • @smnvox109
    @smnvox109 6 місяців тому +9

    The cutie returns with another fabulous episode. Much respect for Mikey’s skills

  • @toasterconsumescheese2979
    @toasterconsumescheese2979 Рік тому +6

    Idk, but I have fully watched this video like 5 times, and I am barely even around fish. I think I just find this video relaxing or satisfying.

  • @patch357notthisone8
    @patch357notthisone8 3 роки тому +2115

    Me: *watching this for no reason*
    The fish in my fish tank: *scared bubble sounds*

  • @kikiganteng2086
    @kikiganteng2086 3 роки тому +6846

    Nobody: ...
    This man : *casually massacres the entire population of bikini bottom in 30 minutes*

  • @DreamKeeper.
    @DreamKeeper. Рік тому +6

    I have no desire to cook fish in the coming months however I for some reason I watch this once a night

  • @NobleElite7567
    @NobleElite7567 Рік тому +8

    Something about this man just going full "Finish him" on a bunch of fish is just amazing.

  • @TheDeadmanstrolling
    @TheDeadmanstrolling 2 роки тому +3086

    "We'll need three knives and some tools."
    First fish: *TEAR THAT MFER OPEN WITH YOUR BARE HANDS*

  • @cannon..
    @cannon.. 3 роки тому +2699

    Teacher: No eating in class
    Kids in the back:

  • @kiirra_whyte8846
    @kiirra_whyte8846 4 місяці тому +5

    The urge to say "hey, I caught that in animal crossing!!" on almost every fish that shows is overwhelming.

  • @cuttingstore
    @cuttingstore 11 місяців тому +6

    That moment when you realize your next addiction is watching videos of people filleting and cutting fish because of this esteemed gentleman.

  • @user-bc4hp3cv7v
    @user-bc4hp3cv7v 4 роки тому +25474

    Instructions unclear, I'm Tied to the table and the fish has the knife.

  • @TheKlyn10
    @TheKlyn10 4 роки тому +6720

    I don't even like seafood, but there's always something about watching someone handle a knife and make clean cuts that is fascinating.

  • @wonderlandious
    @wonderlandious Рік тому +9

    Huh, who knew watching a fish being descaled would be so satisfying?
    (Sidenote, I just got to the pollock, and am v excited. Pollock is one of my favorite fish to eat, especially in imitation crab form. Catfish and squid will always be my number one favorites though.

  • @eerknwoon
    @eerknwoon 9 місяців тому +4

    As someone who is allergic to finned fish, this video is very helpful. 10/10

  • @jizzmaster4144
    @jizzmaster4144 3 роки тому +4948

    Hey it’s the guy who tough me how to assassinate a lobster

  • @jillossotron8163
    @jillossotron8163 4 роки тому +3684

    "This fish has a very strong fish taste... which is good 'cause it's a fish"
    *Ah yes, the floor here is made of floor*

  • @tmh1759
    @tmh1759 Рік тому +24

    Absolutely amazing video! So much passion and expertise at such a young age. Truly inspiring, thank you for making the video.

  • @augustinecampbell7337
    @augustinecampbell7337 6 місяців тому +4

    Always watched you for years great job mr Cruz 👍🏿💯

  • @brentttttttt
    @brentttttttt 4 роки тому +3114

    if fishes has internet , this would be like dark web footage for them lmao

    • @flatroadkill
      @flatroadkill 4 роки тому +280

      in a parallel universe : how to filet a human

    • @Jebrey-rc9do
      @Jebrey-rc9do 4 роки тому +54

      Brent Agnes deep sea footage

    • @ilinca4272
      @ilinca4272 4 роки тому +33

      Instead of the “I mailed myself to ___” challenge it could be “I swam inside a shark’s mouth, and I stayed in it for 24 hours”

    • @veryuniquehandle567
      @veryuniquehandle567 4 роки тому +8

      Brent Agnes the plural of fish is not fishes...
      the plural of fish is fish lol

    • @user-co4hb7xq4r
      @user-co4hb7xq4r 4 роки тому +5

      Cosmog not if it’s multiple species then it’s fishes.

  • @fleshychillface8005
    @fleshychillface8005 4 роки тому +4903

    Meanwhile, in the water.
    Fish: how to fillet every human

  • @laloaraz
    @laloaraz Рік тому +4

    I have come back to this video so many times Im just conna comment here every time I get it recommended again.

  • @King_Jake.2420
    @King_Jake.2420 10 місяців тому +3

    this is my comfort video. i watch it all of the time. i love this video!

  • @earmuffstar2074
    @earmuffstar2074 4 роки тому +4685

    Things I learned:
    Mackerel is a fish
    Arctic Char is forgiving
    Knives are sharp
    Catfish is garbage, anything else you can probably make soup out of or something
    Turbo is great
    Squid is not plastic
    Watching someone cut fish for 34 minutes is surprisingly entertaining

    • @DuckiBoiHasPizza
      @DuckiBoiHasPizza 4 роки тому +195

      You forgot...
      Red snapper is good

    • @pokrez.1853
      @pokrez.1853 4 роки тому +155

      Fish tastes like fish
      Because it's fish

    • @Matthew-hi7kw
      @Matthew-hi7kw 4 роки тому +64

      Catfish is the BEST in Louisiana or Mississippi

    • @pilotgreenbed6811
      @pilotgreenbed6811 4 роки тому +6

      cat eggs yes I live there and their good

    • @Matthew-hi7kw
      @Matthew-hi7kw 4 роки тому +3

      PilotGreenBed I live in Mississippi but almost in Louisiana because I’m about half a mile away from the state line

  • @test4christ129
    @test4christ129 2 роки тому +5209

    The amount of fish that he is cutting and the information he has on each one is insane. It's like he had a semester long course in college to learn the fish, how to cut them, where they came from, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cousins and even the flavor profile. The information is golden.

    • @robo_t
      @robo_t 2 роки тому +67

      @Puella It’s his entire life basically

    • @bl4ckm4g1c
      @bl4ckm4g1c 2 роки тому +56

      I mean, dude probably went to culinary school

    • @opulence_prime
      @opulence_prime 2 роки тому +57

      I’m impressed too. He seems to be passionate about it. He’s not my typed but I’m attracted to him for some reason.

    • @Helogs05
      @Helogs05 2 роки тому +15

      professions related to cooking are usually a lot about how much you know and can apply in practice

    • @MrMassiestevens
      @MrMassiestevens 2 роки тому +7

      I learned all this from 15 years of fishing.....

  • @deadonarrivalgirl9785
    @deadonarrivalgirl9785 Місяць тому

    I love seeing Mike on this channel! He's so knowledgeable and fun to watch, my fiance have watched this video a ton of times!

  • @LillianDaughternmor
    @LillianDaughternmor Місяць тому +1

    I remember watching this a year ago out of pure boredom. I’m sorta glad i did watch it, cause now I can proudly say I can fillet any fish

  • @RumbleDelta
    @RumbleDelta 4 роки тому +511

    I adore the little "ta da" trumpet introducing each fish.

    • @azultarmizi
      @azultarmizi 3 роки тому +6

      ikr. satisfying as well

    • @cindy1763
      @cindy1763 3 роки тому +8

      it's really cute too

    • @ava-ji9wu
      @ava-ji9wu 3 роки тому +4

      I am the 200th like 👉👈 teehee

    • @satyabramasta5391
      @satyabramasta5391 3 роки тому

      that sound really similar to Animal Crossing lol

    • @byeetch
      @byeetch 3 роки тому

      That's kinda gay ngl

  • @ahndeux
    @ahndeux 2 роки тому +5085

    Don't be fooled. This guy is a true professional. He makes it look much easier than it is in real life. Damn he is GOOD!

    • @malkhalifa3D
      @malkhalifa3D 2 роки тому +161

      I filleted my first fish yesterday. Barely any kitchen experience. The fillets didn't look clean, but it was a successful first try. Just don't start on expensive fish and don't worry about messing up.

    • @ahndeux
      @ahndeux 2 роки тому +74

      @@malkhalifa3D The larger fish is easier to fillet. The small fish can be next to impossible to have good fillets. There is a lot of technique in how you angle the blade up or down to get clean cuts. The guy on the video is very good with his techniques.

    • @pdfbanana
      @pdfbanana 2 роки тому +36

      a sharp knife makes all the difference

    • @phantomflash6873
      @phantomflash6873 2 роки тому +4

      being that both my parents have cut fish for for a living for nearly 20 years id like to see what they say seeing how this guy looks like he hasnt been alive much longer

    • @terryjanssen316
      @terryjanssen316 2 роки тому +1

      Well first of all if you are going to fillet why gut. Then he leaves the skin on. WTF?

  • @gavdrans
    @gavdrans 8 місяців тому +6

    I find this unreasonably fascinating for someone who will never actually apply this information in his life

  • @doghoarde4366
    @doghoarde4366 2 місяці тому

    This is a great video to fall asleep to! And you learn a lot as you do. It's fantastic.
    Very informative and an incredibly soothing voice!

  • @milkteapapi6932
    @milkteapapi6932 4 роки тому +3483

    This guy is so charming that he made me watch a 34 minute video filleting fish

    • @miyahtolbert2564
      @miyahtolbert2564 4 роки тому +81

      IconicKween I didn’t even realize the video was that long until reading this comment

    • @LionessTooShort
      @LionessTooShort 4 роки тому +8

      Same lmfaoo I actually subscribed

    • @tsunsharks
      @tsunsharks 4 роки тому +3

      thats sad, why not enjoy the execution of the sea bass?

    • @calu01
      @calu01 4 роки тому +3

      Lol same here hahahahaha

    • @BubblePuddle_
      @BubblePuddle_ 4 роки тому +1

      Why is this so satisfying

  • @Snarkythecat
    @Snarkythecat Рік тому +7708

    I love the little horn sound as each fish is introduced. Feels like a video game achievement.
    *”You have acquired MONKFISH.”* 🏆

    • @burgermr9821
      @burgermr9821 Рік тому +192

      🎺

    • @schnozz87
      @schnozz87 Рік тому +90

      I'd love to acquire me some monkfish right now, it's the best

    • @Snarkythecat
      @Snarkythecat Рік тому +39

      @@wangyu60 I mean, there’s already a bunch of fishing games out there lol

    • @picklle
      @picklle Рік тому +37

      the sound is from animal crossing :)

    • @Moipdf
      @Moipdf Рік тому +14

      It gave me a serotonin hit from something I didn’t think could

  • @mammatsseedtotable4763
    @mammatsseedtotable4763 Рік тому

    From a recent Fish-lass, this was a great tutorial. Thank you!

  • @sharkieboy7129
    @sharkieboy7129 Рік тому +10

    Me, who works at a fish market where all of our fish come pre-filleted or steaked: Ah, yes, this is useful information for me to have and I will be using this in the future

  • @terrytino1211
    @terrytino1211 2 роки тому +4071

    Mike : “Has a strong fish flavour which is great because it is a fish”
    epicurious : ✅

    • @KomsoMango
      @KomsoMango 2 роки тому +55

      Ah yes, the floor is made of stones

    • @cissy2525
      @cissy2525 2 роки тому +52

      @@KomsoMango nono the floor is not made of stones, the floor is made of floor

    • @KomsoMango
      @KomsoMango 2 роки тому +3

      @@cissy2525 isn't an stone, a floor?

    • @cissy2525
      @cissy2525 2 роки тому +6

      @@KomsoMango the joke is that, if someone tells you the floor is made out of “floor” you still don’t know what the floor is made out of

    • @KomsoMango
      @KomsoMango 2 роки тому +2

      @@cissy2525 I know the whole truth about this joke, I just change it, even unfunny

  • @antoniodasilva7892
    @antoniodasilva7892 4 роки тому +2065

    I have to admit Quarantine’s been very educational. I have learned so much I would’ve never learned living my normal life.

    • @Manman-wl1gj
      @Manman-wl1gj 4 роки тому +47

      Ha and they say school is going to help me what a lie

    • @wuhan3654
      @wuhan3654 4 роки тому +7

      online school be like:

    • @bebeezle581
      @bebeezle581 4 роки тому +1

      Antonio Da Silva I agree

    • @may-bl3jb
      @may-bl3jb 4 роки тому +1

      fax

    • @leafpot587
      @leafpot587 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah bro. Now im trying to learn other languages

  • @nicklatino7157
    @nicklatino7157 Місяць тому +1

    Today, I filleted Tilapia fish for the first time. I can't wait to fillet other kinds of fish and expand my pallet!

  • @melissasmith3296
    @melissasmith3296 Рік тому +1

    He explains what he doing very well, and it's easily to understand what he does

  • @taylorrichards5133
    @taylorrichards5133 3 роки тому +1493

    "Im trying to be nice to the fish" five minutes later "this is garbage"

  • @PlatonicVoyeur
    @PlatonicVoyeur 3 роки тому +2232

    "Octopus is highly intelligent"
    Me: cool
    "and very delicious"
    Me: oh

    • @HENNAMERRYGOROUND
      @HENNAMERRYGOROUND 3 роки тому +5

      Lmao

    • @sundewwof8943
      @sundewwof8943 3 роки тому +20

      HE GAVE US THE FINGER AT 6:17

    • @yaboilemonboi5223
      @yaboilemonboi5223 3 роки тому +1

      o h

    • @sahtemasa4864
      @sahtemasa4864 3 роки тому +3

      Me never eated crab or octopus or shrimp
      Because they too much expensive

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook 3 роки тому +2

      @Just your normal weeb I clicked on your icon of curiosity, because -- while not a weeb myself -- I applaud the lifestyle. No content. =(

  • @alvaroschudeck957
    @alvaroschudeck957 6 місяців тому +1

    Really proffessionally explained. Thank you

  • @thecatherd
    @thecatherd 7 місяців тому +1

    Flatfish are some of my favorite fish. I used to catch them on Danish beaches with my grandparents who knew how to filet them. They taste amazing fresh.

  • @megabox5884
    @megabox5884 3 роки тому +1659

    Her: Where did you learn how to use your fingers like that?
    Me: Sardine

  • @BuglordSupreme
    @BuglordSupreme 4 роки тому +1570

    “Definitely has a strong fish flavour which is great because it is a fish”
    300 IQ

  • @Kafkeasque
    @Kafkeasque Рік тому +3

    i find this video very soothing and extremely therapeutic

  • @tonydrumond3362
    @tonydrumond3362 Рік тому

    Hi, you are amazing! Thanks to share your knowledge with us! ❤

  • @everythingsalright1121
    @everythingsalright1121 2 роки тому +3345

    I love how he explains everything; origin, flavor, and why he does the cuts he does (such as for the squid its to remove the tough skin). Great guy to watch and listen to

  • @user-ml3nz1ll5m
    @user-ml3nz1ll5m 4 роки тому +1737

    My Brain: "Now I know how to cut every fish!"
    My hands: "No, you don't"

    • @wheniwasfuckingmydogmycatc6322
      @wheniwasfuckingmydogmycatc6322 4 роки тому +2

      Lmao true

    • @wesieboy56
      @wesieboy56 4 роки тому +1

      i think i'd cut myself -_-

    • @Justalilsilly
      @Justalilsilly 4 роки тому +10

      Brain:man I'm so educated now I think I can now-
      My coordination: *no*

    • @doey4534
      @doey4534 4 роки тому +1

      李天一 I rarely come across this level of truth

    • @toonistiny
      @toonistiny 2 роки тому

      The hands always suggest otherwise!

  • @venkateshd420
    @venkateshd420 Рік тому +4

    I live in India and most of these fish aren't even available in the market but whenever I get a hand on these fish I'm gonna fillet those fish soo damn good

  • @irissepulveda962
    @irissepulveda962 Рік тому

    Thank you. Great information. I have never filleted a fish. My mother was great at it. Maybe I will try. I love Chilean Bass Fish.

  • @Hydro_homie
    @Hydro_homie 3 роки тому +1697

    “It has a strong fish flavor, which is great cause it’s a fish” ☑️

    • @ctrl_x1770
      @ctrl_x1770 3 роки тому +18

      Oh! Chocolate taste! My favorite.

    • @I_V_X
      @I_V_X 3 роки тому +5

      Mackerel is the best

    • @hermosaflor10
      @hermosaflor10 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @dp4advanced234
      @dp4advanced234 3 роки тому

    • @Nightmare_-vs7br
      @Nightmare_-vs7br 3 роки тому

      "And this fish is awesome and one of my favorites." My just thinking about him saying it helps your brain.🤔 Maybe he likes it because it helps his brain.😂 I just joking I just had a thought about that.

  • @skiies4605
    @skiies4605 3 роки тому +1607

    youtube: how to fillet every fish
    me eating fruit snacks at 4 am: oh hell yeah
    HOW. DID I GET. THIS MANY LIKES I MADE THIS WHILE I WAS SLEEP DEPRIVED PLEASE STOP LIKING WTFF

  • @voidv6687
    @voidv6687 Рік тому

    UA-cam keeps recommending this video every time I’m up late, always past 2 am, and I always watch it. This is my 6th time watching this video in this year and I’m always happy watching it

  • @hessiboi_
    @hessiboi_ 7 місяців тому +2

    i just love this guy
    even the shellfish video was just awesome

  • @vvzcnd4449
    @vvzcnd4449 3 роки тому +3138

    No, seriously. The guy knows his subject. He's precisely informing us in between marine bio and culinary. Good content 👌🏻

    • @kylesantos8059
      @kylesantos8059 3 роки тому +5

      Nerd

    • @ssj1507
      @ssj1507 3 роки тому +73

      @@kylesantos8059 you mean informative and complimenting

    • @kylesantos8059
      @kylesantos8059 3 роки тому +5

      DerpyPaulYourPal yeah, nerd

    • @ssj1507
      @ssj1507 3 роки тому +39

      @@kylesantos8059 Why is complimenting specifically being a nerd? ;-; Why has the world turned into such place where you become a nerd just by complimenting

    • @Davyn_
      @Davyn_ 3 роки тому +20

      Kyle Santos I bet you have daddy issues 😂😬🖕🏾