So I just did my very first ever fillet of a fish. An acquaintance gave me a sockeye whole fish, 5-6 lb. ish. I got a fillet knife and read the instruction on filleting, from Salmon University. Of course I butchered the fish, (this will take some practice)
However as I got the fillets off I noticed that on one side of the fish only, there was this what looked like a "Rotten" spot which was 2x3 inches in various directions. The meat was mush in this area, and it was almost black. It was not a tumor, I am sure of that. It was pretty much midline from the anterior to posterior surface of the fish, and deep in along the backbone, however only on one side of the fish, so on one fillet not the other. The fish came to me from a seafood manager friend, native sockeye, I can't say how it was bled originaly, but I froze it the day I got it, and it came to me fresh.
What do you think, is this normal to see? Is it like a hemorage of sorts?
Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
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Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
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RE:Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
I have no clue but I wouldn't eat it
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RE:Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
just cut out the bad spot, and eat everything else.
nothing to lose sleep over
nothing to lose sleep over
RE:Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
I would cut the bad spot out and eat the rest. I have come across a few something like that. I thought it was an injury that caused a bruise.
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He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
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RE:Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
I'd bet on a bruise also.
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RE:Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
If it looks like the Virgin Mary you could put it up on EBAY and retire! :money:
I'm thinking some kind of bruise too - maybe freezing turned it black.
I'm right there with you on the filleting, those that know how make it look so easy:-k
I'm thinking some kind of bruise too - maybe freezing turned it black.
I'm right there with you on the filleting, those that know how make it look so easy:-k
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RE:Strange looking area on new salmon fillet
On filleting I do one side like a pro but the other I butcher. The longer the fish the worst it is.
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He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.