noun
- the process of removing bones from fish or meat to create boneless pieces
Usage: culinary
verb
- present participle of fillet; removing bones from fish or meat
Usage: culinary
Examples
- The chef demonstrated proper filleting techniques to the cooking class.
- Filleting fish requires a sharp, flexible knife.
- She spent the morning filleting the day’s catch.
- The cookbook includes detailed instructions for filleting salmon.
- After filleting the chicken, he seasoned the boneless pieces.
- Proper filleting removes all small bones while preserving the meat.