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The guts of a fish are inedible and need to be removed before cooking. It isn’t difficult to do but if you are squeamish, get your fishmonger to remove them for you. It is best to wear latex gloves to protect your hand when doing this. Washing the fish after gutting is also very important.
Scaling the fish in an open bin bag will keep the messy process contained and make it much easier to clear up afterwards.
After having a go at this technique try Dominic Chapman's grilled sea bass with fennel and dill or Nathan Outlaw's grilled sardines with paprika mayonnaise.
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