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Buying and Preparing A Full Salmon

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  • 09-09-2012 3:23pm
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    ThirdMan
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    Hi. I see Dunnes are selling full salmon for €12.80. I'm just wondering what kind of work would have to go into it? Are they usually gutted and scaled? And how many cutlets/fillets could I expect to get from it. Thanks.


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    phormium
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    They will definitely be gutted, unlikely scaled. If I buy a full salmon I ask for it to be filleted lengthwise, then I skin it myself and pull out all the bones and then cut in darnes and freeze, would get about 10 or so out of average size salmon with a few scraps for a sandwich, cook's treat!


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    ThirdMan
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    That's great. I've fallen in love with salmon, but my student budget doesn't always allow it. And I like the whole idea of working with it myself (as long as it's not too gooey). Thanks for your help.


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    Pkiernan
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    If you have a local fishmonger, check them out too. They can often give you better fish and service.

    In Ashbourne I got a massive whole salmon for a tenner. The supermarkets were nearly twice as much for smaller salmon.

    I also happened to be one of the first customers there, and got the biggest one.


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    CJhaughey
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    ThirdMan wrote: »
    Hi. I see Dunnes are selling full salmon for €12.80. I'm just wondering what kind of work would have to go into it? Are they usually gutted and scaled? And how many cutlets/fillets could I expect to get from it. Thanks.
    Most fish will have two fillets in my experience.


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    Seaneh
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    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Most fish will have two fillets in my experience.

    I think they meant portions.
    :pac:

    From a medium sized salmon you'd get 8-10 good sized portions op, depending on how greedy ya are :)


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