Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filleting
verb
/fɪˈlɛtɪŋ/
Definition
The process of removing the flesh from the bones of a fish or meat.
Examples
- She is filleting the trout for dinner.
- After filleting the chicken, he marinated it overnight.
- The chef demonstrated how to properly fillet a salmon.
Meaning
Filleting refers to the technique used in cooking to create fillets, which are boneless pieces of meat or fish that are ready to be cooked or served.
Synonyms
- boning
- deboning
- trimming
