How to clean amberjack
Want to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal? Learn **how to clean amberjack** like a pro with GialloZafferano's easy **step-by-step amberjack** guide! Perfect for gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and paleo diets, our **amberjack cleaning guide** makes preparing this high-protein fish a breeze. In just 10 minutes, you'll be ready to **fillet amberjack** and create a stunning, healthy dish.
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To clean and fillet the amberjack you will need: a pair of kitchen scissors, a sharp knife and a "scaler", very useful for removing the scales of the fish, if you don't have it you can make up for it with a simple kitchen knife. Place the amberjack on the cutting board and start gutting it. With the scissors, make a cut on the belly and reach under the head 1, remove the entrails 2 and rinse the inside under running water to remove all impurities. With the scissors cut off the side fins 3.
- 2
Also remove the fins located on the back and belly 4. Scale carefully with the appropriate tool 5, or with the back of a knife. Once washed, inside and out, the amberjack is ready to be seasoned and cooked. If, on the other hand, you need the fillets, make a diagonal cut, just after the gills, starting from the back and joining with the cut made previously on the belly 6.
- 3
Cut the tail and the dorsal part of the fish following the spine 7, once you have obtained the first fillet 8, proceed in the same way for the second 9.
- 4
Remove the lower part of the belly 10, remove any bones with tweezers 11, trying not to tear the meat. Hold the fillet by the tail, make a small incision and slide the knife to remove the skin 12. The amberjack fillets are ready to be cooked.
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