Frozen fillets
Dec 27, 2020 17:18:02 #
I’m getting ready to put on a mess of crappie for dinner
CaUgly these this past summer and froze them in a freezer bag topped off with water.
As I was pulling excess moisture from the fillets with paper towels , I got to wondering if everyone knows to do this.
The fillets absorb a ton of water . It is important to try to remove as much liquid from the fillets as you can before frying.
Otherwise the fillets will be mushy and lack firmness.
Put down a layer of paper towels lay fillets on them and blot with more paper towels.
Do this until the paper towel is damp. Not soaking.
You will be surprised how much water is absorbed in the fillets.
CaUgly these this past summer and froze them in a freezer bag topped off with water.
As I was pulling excess moisture from the fillets with paper towels , I got to wondering if everyone knows to do this.
The fillets absorb a ton of water . It is important to try to remove as much liquid from the fillets as you can before frying.
Otherwise the fillets will be mushy and lack firmness.
Put down a layer of paper towels lay fillets on them and blot with more paper towels.
Do this until the paper towel is damp. Not soaking.
You will be surprised how much water is absorbed in the fillets.
Dec 27, 2020 17:30:06 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
I’m getting ready to put on a mess of crappie for ... (show quote)
That is precisely why I use a vacuum packer. No excess moisture or air.
Dec 27, 2020 17:36:48 #
Flytier wrote:
That is precisely why I use a vacuum packer. No excess moisture or air.
That is what I use, also great for buying meat, chicken , etc. on sale and freezing.
Dec 27, 2020 17:36:58 #
I too use a vacuum sealer. Used to freeze them in water and they were great, no freezer burn but took up too much freezer space.
Dec 27, 2020 17:38:23 #
I too use a vacuum sealer. Used to freeze them in water and they were great, no freezer burn but took up too much freezer space. Send us a pic of those craps if possible, my mouth is watering.
Dec 27, 2020 17:59:29 #
I usually don't freeze fish, i only keep what I'm gonna eat that day or the day after, unless i pay for a fishin trip then i keep all i can depending on the fish
Dec 27, 2020 20:08:29 #
I have a vacuum sealer. I think I will start using it
I generally stuff 20 fillets or so in a quart bag. It’s too much. Wife and I can’t eat that many.
Thanks for the tip.
I generally stuff 20 fillets or so in a quart bag. It’s too much. Wife and I can’t eat that many.
Thanks for the tip.
Dec 27, 2020 20:10:19 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Thanks for the tip on that, Ben. I will try and bear it in mind, for the future. It almost DOES seem as though, we'd used to "dry 'em off" as much as possible, I'm thinking more outta fear of "splattering oil", than texture...
Reckon they'd even "bake up" nicer, if they were nice and dried off though, too. (Or broil up nicer, as well.)
Reckon they'd even "bake up" nicer, if they were nice and dried off though, too. (Or broil up nicer, as well.)
Dec 27, 2020 20:23:16 #
Probably right Able
Sorry i didn’t get a pic . Didn’t think about it
They were good. Beer batter using honey brown for a little kick. Bisquick
Fries and slaw.
Frisches tartar sauce. My fav
And a cold beer.
Little football. Space heater on to knock the chill off.
Life is good.
Got enough left for sandwiches tomorrow
Sorry i didn’t get a pic . Didn’t think about it
They were good. Beer batter using honey brown for a little kick. Bisquick
Fries and slaw.
Frisches tartar sauce. My fav
And a cold beer.
Little football. Space heater on to knock the chill off.
Life is good.
Got enough left for sandwiches tomorrow
Dec 27, 2020 20:28:05 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
I have a vacuum sealer. I think I will start using it
I generally stuff 20 fillets or so in a quart bag. It’s too much. Wife and I can’t eat that many.
Thanks for the tip.
I generally stuff 20 fillets or so in a quart bag. It’s too much. Wife and I can’t eat that many.
Thanks for the tip.
Ben. If you freeze them on a cookie sheet then vacuum seal them they want stick together. Open them take out what you want and re seal the rest.
Dec 27, 2020 20:36:36 #
Thanks Gordon.
That will reduce waste on my end.
I hate killing a fish just to waste it. Somehow wrong
That will reduce waste on my end.
I hate killing a fish just to waste it. Somehow wrong
Dec 27, 2020 20:51:53 #
I make portion sized bags right when filet them. Can always use more than one at a time.
Dec 28, 2020 09:33:26 #
Ricky
Loc: Columbia City, Oregon
Thanks for the great tip. I also use a vacuum sealer. I process my own deer in camp. Use it for all fish ducks anything bought in bulk. Keeps it great.
Dec 28, 2020 10:52:13 #
FishingCowboy
Loc: Redding, California
I too have a vacuum sealer and it’s awesome. But I’ve never used it for the fish I’ve kept, whole or filets. I normally put them in the old Ziplock topped off with water... unfortunately the other day momma was in the freezer and didn’t make sure it was closed all the way.... one package of fish in the door became partially thawed. It was a chilly day so I refrozen the fish and I’m hoping it’s still good.... what do you think???
Dec 28, 2020 11:00:49 #
FishingCowboy wrote:
I too have a vacuum sealer and it’s awesome. But I’ve never used it for the fish I’ve kept, whole or filets. I normally put them in the old Ziplock topped off with water... unfortunately the other day momma was in the freezer and didn’t make sure it was closed all the way.... one package of fish in the door became partially thawed. It was a chilly day so I refrozen the fish and I’m hoping it’s still good.... what do you think???
Partially thawed, Its still good.
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