How To Fillet Every Fish | Method Mastery | Epicurious

Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best methods for cleaning and preparing just about every fish you could encounter in the kitchen. Not every fillet is made the same and learning the proper technique can elevate your seafood game to the next level. So, if you're ready to learn how to fillet every fish, Mike has you covered and then some.
00:00 Intro
00:41 Sardine
01:36 Porgy
02:49 Mackerel
04:41 Branzino
06:11 Striped Bass
07:52 Sea Bass
09:19 Arctic Char
10:16 Red Snapper
11:34 Catfish
13:43 Trout
14:47 Tilefish
16:18 Hiramasa
17:11 Pollock
18:21 Salmon
20:01 Monkfish
21:45 Mahi Mahi
23:07 Skate Wing
25:29 Turbot
27:22 Fluke
29:20 Squid
31:36 Octopus
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[@hawaiianturtle7771]

"and the little five inch guy" *i felt that.*

[@keithancajas4623]

tell that to the 4 inchers..

[@properduction2586]

@@keithancajas4623 6.7 here...Not bad right ?

[@hawaiianturtle7771]

@@properduction2586 this comment is mainly for the fallen heroes of 5 inches and below 😔✊ be on your way, my good sir

[@haithere4254]

Damn y'all tiny

[@zatzutwice]

@@hawaiianturtle7771 are you scientist?

[@nolanvandergriff9341]

“Start at the head and work your way down the tip”: 😏 “Then we grab the scissors”: 😟

[@samtheman123]

😂 Comedy

[@rajinhassan9091]

Lol

[@dubbydapanda7189]

WTH 😂

[@DarkN25]

@Fortnite Gamer your name has fortnite in it... you havent even saw this comment yet youre saying its unoriginal... mate youre so unoriginal

[@marley.pdx21]

At that is the story of my circumcision

[@ullukind101]

Even the fish were really interested in what he had to say... eyes so wide open with curiosity.

[@MrBeenus]

Who's gonna tell him?

[@Bxll_Bxll]

@@MrBeenus y e s

[@laikeree_4213]

This comment is criminally underrated in my opinion

[@MrBeenus]

@@laikeree_4213 🤮🤮🤮

[@quigglesnoopmcboop9087]

​@@MrBeenus why are you showing an emoji giving shrek head

[@LeighObvyBSTRY]

I LITERALLY FELL ASLEEP TO A MAN FILLETING A FISH

[@danielavelasquez8826]

😂😂😂

[@Icannotstopyappinglmaooo]

His voice is relaxing

[@Madisongarner-sherwood2000]

@@Icannotstopyappinglmaooo yes but falling asleep to this 🤨

[@sabinehornungfan7371]

Not me.

[@alphacharliejunior1149]

OMG ME TOO

[@toxixbob8375]

I like dis dude, he's not over the top and knows what he's talking about

[@AlbertoTuber]

Well if you are chef with a career of 30 years it's normal to "be over the top" (I would want others to know how much experience and how expert I am), moreover by telling us they show how much experience they have

[@jme4567]

Especially when he was talking about the mackerel 😉

[@jme4567]

@@AlbertoTuber That's just ego. Sure you can do that but I doubt others will listen long enough for you be finished.

[@ivan-yl6rr]

@@jme4567 think he's being sarcastic

[@jme4567]

@@ivan-yl6rr thanks for that, but believe it or not there is a font for sarcasm. It's not that I'm that much of an idiot it's just that tone isn't as obvious through text, especially to strangers such as myself.

[@bonemelon5307]

Now that I have watched a KZbin tutorial of a hard profession I feel confident in filleting every fish

[@sabinehornungfan7371]

What about shark? Can people fillet shark?

[@FunnyDougy]

@@sabinehornungfan7371 You can if you want to give your family the gift of heavy metal poisoning. Most shark hasn't been a good idea to eat for over decade because of pollution.

[@meepk633]

You basically invented filleting fish. And you invented fish.

[@MrBeenus]

@@sabinehornungfan7371 I've had shark filet before. It's really good. It's kinda like salmon but more meaty. So you can in fact filet a shark.

[@jackofalltrades6129]

I know it's a joke, but you know, now that you've seen it, you can start practicing. Seeing the mistakes with each failure and improving until you get it.

[@bigboibill1209]

Bro, it's 2am and idk how I got here but this is perfect 2am content.

[@Ctr1_alt_delete]

I feel that

[@nicknick1963]

I just watched this video,went to comments,saw yours and noticed it's 2.06am. I don't think I have the patience for this long during the day,but when I can't sleep at night.....?

[@cbtillery135]

Most of Epicurious' videos are tbh

[@Banondax]

4am gang

[@itsuki6]

This is unexpectedly relaxing to watch

[@katiechambers2287]

“Don’t get too stressed, it’s ok” whatever you say handsome fish man

[@tylermoses7829]

Right! I usually buy fresh whole fish or live fish from Asian markets in the US. However, I live in Asia for business most of the year, and its easily and readily available everywhere. So, prepping fish isn't anything new for me. But...I can't stop watching him. haha

[@andrerey29]

I know right hahaha

[@lifewithindi8388]

He fish guy aka shellfish guy aka ocean guy

[@laddttt6808]

shut up Katie.

[@dd-yz5xs]

Ladd Ttt shut up

[@TheKlyn10]

I don't even like seafood, but there's always something about watching someone handle a knife and make clean cuts that is fascinating.

[@survivalplayer2203]

Clinton D'Costa yea it’s just so satisfying

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Clinton D'Costa do what I do then, learn to whittle or carve wood

[@greenbean5068]

Clinton D'Costa lmao right that’s the only reason I’m watching it

[@JimenezMed]

Jaxon Reaper same lol

[@ahmedalwarraqi1101]

Same 😅

[@Deranged420]

"Don't get too stressed, it's okay." I just got comforted by a fisherman 🥺💕

[@UnsinkabIeSam]

i love fishermen😔✊️

[@joshuavaldez9330]

Fisherman has my back when no one else didn’t

[@FernandoLima12500]

0:38 - Small fish 4:38 - Medium fish 11:32 - Large fish 23:05 - Flatfish 29:18 - Fish with arms

[@marvelmimi9812]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN FISH WITH ARMS!?!?

[@vimto1001]

@@marvelmimi9812 The fish have grown arms, and they are coming.

[@toast_2375]

​@@marvelmimi9812there are actually a group of species of hand fish. their fins are elongated and shaped like arms with the fins at the end. they use them to crawl around.

[@rytb09-gaming]

​@@toast_2375 what in the heliish demon?

[@TakiMitsuha2016]

​@@marvelmimi9812😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZaphkieI]

The little trumpet after each introduction gives me life for some reason.

[@Racheldutt]

Same here bro

[@dootskely2923]

Did some one say trumpet

[@HeyItsHypno]

@@dootskely2923 🎺

[@joshsimons3005]

Toot

[@auhsojacosta1672]

🎶📢

[@deadfurydbf9647]

Every other fish: Being gentle and opening it up Sardine specifically: *RIP AND TEAR UNTIL IT IS DONE*

[@liammarch3606]

FATALITY

[@screamer_apologist653]

Anime is temorary, Fish is eternal.

[@whackywoohoopizzagal9085]

The only thing they fear is Mike Cruz

[@bluxxed]

Sardines must've wronged this manz in such a way lmao

[@organrotmariko]

Love that DOOM reference

[@ethan_r1250]

I watched this at Christmas about 3 yrs ago because I couldn’t get too sleep and now I watch it every year as a tradition

[@MARS-ul8ku]

dude wtf i’ve done the same thing

[@ethan_r1250]

@@MARS-ul8ku haha rlly thought I was wierd af

[@MoonlightPlays]

As a seafood enjoyer, especially sashimi, and a person who never fillet fishes before, I would like to give these a try whenever my mom buy some fishes from the market

[@laurelcook9078]

I tried to like sashimi but my body throws it up as a reflex. I’m not allergic to seafood, I’m just such a picky eater that I can’t physically swallow something with a bad texture or taste.

[@hxrvey_requiem686]

@@laurelcook9078 me too. I just hate the slimy texture of sashimi.

[@Vellerdium]

​@@hxrvey_requiem686fresh sashimi shouldn't be slimy, I think the fish you tried wasn't fresh 😅

[@deepseasqueeze9081]

Sounds like bad sashimi. It shouldn't feel slimy. Smooth, kind of wet and cold is what it should feel like.

[@SpawnIsSleepy]

Fast food fan vs fish enjoyer

[@test4christ129]

The amount of fish that he is cutting and the information he has on each one is insane. It's like he had a semester long course in college to learn the fish, how to cut them, where they came from, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cousins and even the flavor profile. The information is golden.

[@robo_t]

@Puella It’s his entire life basically

[@bl4ckm4g1c]

I mean, dude probably went to culinary school

[@opulence_prime]

I’m impressed too. He seems to be passionate about it. He’s not my typed but I’m attracted to him for some reason.

[@sdoaiza]

professions related to cooking are usually a lot about how much you know and can apply in practice

[@MrMassiestevens]

I learned all this from 15 years of fishing.....

[@gabegraetz208]

Brain-“You gotta learn how to cut every fish” Me-“Why” Brain-“You just gotta”

[@LilLaurasaurus]

This

[@elijahculper5522]

It’s one of those things like “how do I escape quicksand?” or “how do I make homemade gourmet Pringles?” that probably won’t come up, but you have to watch the KZbin video just in case.

[@quikenh5150]

Now u have 666 likes

[@quikenh5150]

Good luck sleeping

[@hentaihero4513]

At 3 am

[@69cheesyfries]

ok epicurious, your content has always been interesting and the new uploads are great rn but when are yall bringing this guy back? ive rewatched this and the shellfish video countless times already. and so have all his other admirers in the comments. please bring him back 🛐🛐

[@sammick7781]

*A slow chant can be heard in the distance … growing louder* more fish, more fish, More Fish, MOre FIsh, MORe FISh, MORE FISH!

[@smilodnfatalis55]

1:11 I like that we start right off the bat with the man ripping a fish in two with his bare hands. Fantastic start.

[@diamonddollaz4837]

Me: “I don’t even ea-“ Brain: “Shhh. You need this...You NEED this.”

[@Whiskyy_]

lol so true 😂😂😂😂

[@sandycindyotsanschild5323]

Diamond NajelBlue same i dont eat fish idk why becuz if i did it feels like im gonna throw up

[@divine4597]

Wow.. so original 😂

[@skytrexz3714]

Original eh

[@maryjoygelizon4268]

Brain is just like teachers they teach us stuff we dont need, like my teacher who was teaching us how to do manicures.

[@sm69animations34]

Bro just ripped that sardines spine out like a mortal kombat finishing move

[@jess283.6]

Finish him

[@squash589]

Sub Zero: *WHO DARES STEAL MY SPINE RIP FATALITY MOVE?*

[@jess283.6]

@@squash589 AAAAAA

[@delsi26]

I eat the spine

[@mirakurucu]

@@delsi26 in my country it is traditional to use really small sardines just without the organs and just dip them in flour and fried them up and we eat it with the heads and everything. Sorry about my English it is not my first language!

[@katiewessling5917]

With no intention of filleting my own fish, I sat down for a half an hour to watch a man fillet every single fish, and yet I feel immensely satisfied. I've reached the peak of KZbin and no one can tell me differently.

[@smileyk5488]

I've just watched a men fillet every fish, being fully aware I will never fillet anything myself

[@keke6869]

“Sea bass” *deep inhale* “It’s at least a C+!”

[@jooliroo]

i came to the comments for this LOL

[@ellen10sea]

@@ihaa_ aha it's the comment your character on animal crossing says when they catch a sea bass :')

[@jessblue9251]

NOT YOU AGAIN!!!

[@jessblue9251]

@@ellen10sea it is normally in the new horizons version the new leaf one I think has it but goes on to say "not you again"

[@unphazed390]

Animal crossing

[@ahndeux]

Don't be fooled. This guy is a true professional. He makes it look much easier than it is in real life. Damn he is GOOD!

[@malkhalifa3D]

I filleted my first fish yesterday. Barely any kitchen experience. The fillets didn't look clean, but it was a successful first try. Just don't start on expensive fish and don't worry about messing up.

[@ahndeux]

@@malkhalifa3D The larger fish is easier to fillet. The small fish can be next to impossible to have good fillets. There is a lot of technique in how you angle the blade up or down to get clean cuts. The guy on the video is very good with his techniques.

[@pdfbanana]

a sharp knife makes all the difference

[@phantomflash6873]

being that both my parents have cut fish for for a living for nearly 20 years id like to see what they say seeing how this guy looks like he hasnt been alive much longer

[@terryjanssen316]

Well first of all if you are going to fillet why gut. Then he leaves the skin on. WTF?

[@luvsevilla]

I love how it's "you can make a nice soup with this" for all fish but when it comes to the catfish then "THIS IS GARBAGE" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hollisbot]

No fish is better fried then catfish or shell crackers

[@A.t746]

​@@Hollisbotand you are going to do a picture 🖼️

[@pineapplepizza4668]

I don’t know why but this has become my go to sleep video. Something about it just knocks me out.

[@RumbleDelta]

I adore the little "ta da" trumpet introducing each fish.

[@azultarmizi]

ikr. satisfying as well

[@cindy1763]

it's really cute too

[@ava-ji9wu]

I am the 200th like 👉👈 teehee

[@satyabramasta5391]

that sound really similar to Animal Crossing lol

[@byeetch]

That's kinda gay ngl

[@masonstanford4187]

10% of people watching this are butchers 90% of people who’s watch this are normal internet people watching this for no reason.

[@fishcake588]

am i the only one who is scared that i will randomly be stranded on an island for no reason and needs to know this stuff to survive lol

[@XemmyWemmy]

I'm the 1% of the 90%

[@ShaukatAli-vu3uf]

I am the guy who watches every single video Singrauli

[@URI_VR]

My dad told me to teach myself how to butcher

[@ihatethisxoxo427]

@Fishcake fun fact, it is entirely ok to eat raw fish, ever heard of sushi or sashimi?

[@T1redRn]

This is my favorite video on the internet. Something about it is so calming I’ve watched it at least 20 times in full and it’s always so good.

[@KJPGamingChannel]

"Definetely has a strong fish flavors,wich is great because it is a fish" that thing always got me 🤣🤣

[@rxmbo3749]

“This is the head cavity” *S L A P*

[@futabagaming9541]

Fish reveal at 6 million subs

[@saracqke]

we’re going to pull the spine *C R A C K*

[@Murdocissoawesome]

*slaps roof of fish*

[@gerere966]

b"ASS"

[@jimmyardie3382]

Davie Approved

[@antoniodasilva7892]

I have to admit Quarantine’s been very educational. I have learned so much I would’ve never learned living my normal life.

[@Manman-wl1gj]

Ha and they say school is going to help me what a lie

[@wuhan3654]

online school be like:

[@bebeezle581]

Antonio Da Silva I agree

[@may-bl3jb]

fax

[@leafpot587]

Yeah bro. Now im trying to learn other languages

[@soapmcdroppin4765]

There's something about this video that makes me rewatch it all over again after a few years.

[@ananogueira4025]

That moment when you realize your next addiction is watching videos of people filleting and cutting fish because of this esteemed gentleman

[@BuglordSupreme]

“Definitely has a strong fish flavour which is great because it is a fish” 300 IQ

[@Bruh-qr1qt]

400 IQ

[@JuanVasquez-xh3ho]

500 IQ

[@mr.checkitface8149]

600 IQ

[@Kan_ofc]

700 IQ

[@bryanromero4498]

800 IQ

[@faith9196]

“It has a very fishy flavor, which is great because it is a fish.” “✅ fish” I’ve been giggling at this for a few minutes now.

[@sxndmxn5829]

fish 100

[@juliannavarro3440]

Speach 100

[@voidbunny666]

As i read this the moment were he said that came

[@something2462]

We worship ✔️fish

[@faith9196]

Worm Tv ✔️fish. c u lt

[@singko40]

I was over here debating on whether if I should go to the store To get food for dinner or not. Than the first fish was sardines and you saying "grandpa has it tucked in for 10 years." Than I remembered a box of my favorite sardines my aunt gave me as a gift. So in a way🤣 thank you for reminding me! 🙏

[@Jocoiscool]

I'm a professional chef from Croatia. I work in a pro kitchen, this month we have a big fish buffet. Lots of different fish has to be cleaned and i clean @ least 70 % of the fish, gotta have great speed when you have to get the work done. And this person does it very well. We clean squid, toothfish, sea bass, sea bream, saint pierre, saint jacques, grouper, cuttlefish, octopus, ray, shark, tuna steak, monkfish, mussels, pike, carp, salmon, perch, trout. I only use one sharp thin knive and 4 shells. It's easier like that Of course u have other work beside fish u gotta do other stuff too in a big hotel

[@joelmathew616]

Man this guy's got skills , didn't realise 34 mins go in a flash

[@amazingrainyt4383]

Joel Mathew Thomas facts

[@AllNyteLova]

The confidence and quickness of his instructions cause you to listen and actually pay attention. No gimmicks, slight jokes to make you laugh but not take you out of it, and he just KNOWS what he is talking about. No umms or uhs.

[@roverdoe6423]

I know right!

[@forestdenizen6497]

If you think this guy is fast, then you should see processing line workers. They are paid by weight and compete with each other. Slice, slice, done in a few seconds. Easily 5-10 times faster AND less left on the bone.

[@blackeared1334]

I did;’t even realize the video was 34 mins

[@lukri4209]

Fish guy: Pets the salmon calmly while trying to clean it. Also fish guy: C U T T H E H E A D O F F

[@SkessaWuuf]

Fish boi

[@ironerrow618]

Another analogy: Farmer: feeds cow Also farmer: eats cow

[@SuperPhunThyme9]

@@ironerrow618 NOM NOM NOMMMM

[@aatifthechef5738]

Let the knife do the work Sorry wrong channel

[@waltuh8771]

Grows back hard

[@krystelline]

I love this. He has an amazing skill in teaching and has a relaxing voice. I was engaged the whole show!

[@kiirra_whyte8846]

The urge to say "hey, I caught that in animal crossing!!" on almost every fish that shows is overwhelming.

[@dubkidzs]

The way he talks about puncturing the catfish stomach and the squid ink sac makes me believe that he learned the hard way not to puncture them

[@alvianekka80]

Actually I want to see him punctures it

[@lexiwagner4541]

Ive seen the ink sac happen by accident so many times, only way to get it all out was to rinse the whole squid in the sink lol super annoying

[@zachpowell6483]

I’ve punctured a catfish stomach it stinks pretty bad

[@An-pn4un]

Truth be told a catfish’s belly when punctured literally smells like any other fish’s stomach that’s punctured. He’s kinda misinformed about catfish too since one of the more popular freshwater fishes to eat

[@diegoschutze4060]

Ted: "this one tastes very fishy, which is great...because it's a fish" ...damn, he is so sophisticated❤

[@slimeypiston574]

"Yes the floor here is made out of floor" "Every 60 seconds in Africa a minute passes" "100% of all stairs accidents happened on stairs"

[@avelociraptorfromjurassicp8695]

Sandy cheeks:he has such a way with words

[@coolspacemonkeywithcigar]

Diego Schütze i know right

[@kamota8940]

@@nuggetscertifiede8956 r/woosh

[@alexandersichitiu3323]

@@kamota8940 it's woooosh

[@NobleElite7567]

Something about this man just going full "Finish him" on a bunch of fish is just amazing.

[@King_Jake.2420]

this is my comfort video. i watch it all of the time. i love this video!

[@taylorrichards5133]

"Im trying to be nice to the fish" five minutes later "this is garbage"

[@BreakstuffzMapping]

Lol wait what

[@baconburgerboy1583]

Me when Im trying to be positive to myself

[@goulzgamer9528]

It was helpful to me but you do have a point

[@morcegosa]

@@baconburgerboy1583 Same

[@jarjarlove22]

LOL dam right

[@av2rxtty537]

Fillet a fish *Squid*

[@eoghanjones9042]

The Two KZbinrs TTY squid but not Tuna?

[@natalyalindo982]

It’s a fish

[@Assusto]

@@natalyalindo982 no, it is a squid

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

natalya lindo It's seafood, but it's not a fish.

[@toxixbob8375]

Your mom is a squid

[@smnvox109]

The cutie returns with another fabulous episode. Much respect for Mikey’s skills

[@DreamKeeper.]

I have no desire to cook fish in the coming months however I for some reason I watch this once a night

[@Hydro_homie]

“It has a strong fish flavor, which is great cause it’s a fish” ☑️

[@ctrl_x1770]

Oh! Chocolate taste! My favorite.

[@I_V_X]

Mackerel is the best

[@hermosaflor10]

😂😂😂

[@dp4advanced234]

✅

[@Nightmare_-vs7br]

"And this fish is awesome and one of my favorites." My just thinking about him saying it helps your brain.🤔 Maybe he likes it because it helps his brain.😂 I just joking I just had a thought about that.

[@anyabarrett3909]

Who else really likes this guy for a reason they can’t explain?

[@moniquearellano1986]

omg me too

[@meat_liquor]

he's a good teacher, he's knowledgeable, and he's not obnoxious about it! also he seems to be genuinely nice.

[@imjustjohn2223]

He knows what he’s doing Maybe thats why?

[@tejanite]

He's booyamike on Instagram

[@wrongway5796]

It’s cuz he has food

[@toasterconsumescheese2979]

Idk, but I have fully watched this video like 5 times, and I am barely even around fish. I think I just find this video relaxing or satisfying.

[@voidv6687]

Honestly same!

[@deadonarrivalgirl9785]

I love seeing Mike on this channel! He's so knowledgeable and fun to watch, my fiance have watched this video a ton of times!

[@terrytino1211]

Mike : “Has a strong fish flavour which is great because it is a fish” epicurious : ✅

[@KomsoMango]

Ah yes, the floor is made of stones

[@cissy2525]

@@KomsoMango nono the floor is not made of stones, the floor is made of floor

[@KomsoMango]

@@cissy2525 isn't an stone, a floor?

[@cissy2525]

@@KomsoMango the joke is that, if someone tells you the floor is made out of “floor” you still don’t know what the floor is made out of

[@KomsoMango]

@@cissy2525 I know the whole truth about this joke, I just change it, even unfunny

[@gayvideos3808]

"It definitely has a strong fish flavor, which is great because it is a fish" *✓ fish*

[@risalockwood1978]

nice

[@breakingthephysics]

Hmm yes... *the floor here is made out of floor*

[@jamesonmack5867]

This is an aspen tree! You can tell it’s an aspen 🌳 bc of the way it is 😌

[@LaloSalamancaGaming42069]

Ah yes,the fish made out of fish

[@blueotter5954]

Wait...what if the fish has a slight feel of lime...

[@gavdrans]

I find this unreasonably fascinating for someone who will never actually apply this information in his life

[@Kafkeasque]

i find this video very soothing and extremely therapeutic

[@vvzcnd4449]

No, seriously. The guy knows his subject. He's precisely informing us in between marine bio and culinary. Good content 👌🏻

[@kylesantos8059]

Nerd

[@ssj1507]

@@kylesantos8059 you mean informative and complimenting

[@kylesantos8059]

DerpyPaulYourPal yeah, nerd

[@ssj1507]

@@kylesantos8059 Why is complimenting specifically being a nerd? ;-; Why has the world turned into such place where you become a nerd just by complimenting

[@Davyn_]

Kyle Santos I bet you have daddy issues 😂😬🖕🏾

[@everythingsalright1121]

I love how he explains everything; origin, flavor, and why he does the cuts he does (such as for the squid its to remove the tough skin). Great guy to watch and listen to

[@919MIG0]

@@frugalrange7558 Lol stop plz

[@browhattheactualfu-2659]

@@919MIG0 Bro is beefing with someone who doesn’t care about him 💀

[@thatboiken6008]

@@frugalrange7558 stop just stop

[@siaotak4657]

Ok

[@Thurstoner]

Thank you. Finally. Took a ridiculously long time to find a real video

[@LillianDaughternmor]

I remember watching this a year ago out of pure boredom. I’m sorta glad i did watch it, cause now I can proudly say I can fillet any fish

[@milkteapapi6932]

This guy is so charming that he made me watch a 34 minute video filleting fish

[@miyahtolbert2564]

IconicKween I didn’t even realize the video was that long until reading this comment

[@LionessTooShort]

Same lmfaoo I actually subscribed

[@tsunsharks]

thats sad, why not enjoy the execution of the sea bass?

[@calu01]

Lol same here hahahahaha

[@BubblePuddle_]

Why is this so satisfying

[@alliebawdon9550]

This makes me laugh “Name-of-fish” ✨ *Trumpet sound* ✨

[@emmaw.8212]

I didn't notice until you brought it up 😭🙈

[@rw5047]

Ikr it’s so cute 😆

[@suyy.288]

hahahaha same 😂😂

[@ayanad]

I loved the sound every time😂

[@oldelectronicdancemusic]

Hahah! Thanks.

[@voidv6687]

KZbin keeps recommending this video every time I’m up late, always past 2 am, and I always watch it. This is my 6th time watching this video in this year and I’m always happy watching it

[@augustinecampbell7337]

Always watched you for years great job mr Cruz 👍🏿💯

[@kevinklein9565]

So this is the type of stuff everyone watch’s at 3am. Glad to be here!

[@YourBunsKid]

Hi my fellow sleep deprived weirdo! Nice to see you

[@Walui]

Watching this video just because we're bored gang!

[@thewalkingmic5]

It’s 3am and I just came from the “How to analyze blood at a crime scene” video. It reminded me of this video. I’ve seen it couple times already but here I am watching it all over again 😭

[@Walui]

@@thewalkingmic5 me too

[@T-Krash]

Pretty much

[@bishimshooky.3412]

Am I the only one who likes when he descales the fish I find it so satisfying

[@amaze52001]

No, I find it satisfying

[@Relyhc]

Sceptor Vlogs No, I find it satisfying

[@itz_flicks5277]

breakin da streakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk sksksskksksks

[@aliciaramos3918]

Omg no that’s the part that makes me cringe 😂

[@nasty4759]

the fish blood makes it more satisfying

[@robertobeltran6116]

As a Certified Chef 🧑🏾‍🍳 🇵🇷 👋🏾 my RESPECT TO Mr. Cruz outstanding 👌 👏 my friend

[@melissasmith3296]

He explains what he doing very well, and it's easily to understand what he does

[@jermainetalley5699]

“Along the center of the fish you can see *depression..* “ Me: *tear rolls down cheek*

[@xpemerald6808]

25:59 to anyone who wants to see a fish with depression

[@clutzxy3683]

@@xpemerald6808 thx

[@pittlatn]

"and that's where their spine lies" 😟

[@swagpoggersdude1631]

@@xpemerald6808 so I was at this point in the video and when it didn't change after touching it I was wtf

[@mirai9242]

Not to be that guy but depression means oval just in case I'm sorry

[@mae-lc1zv]

someone tell me why i just watched a man fillet fish for 34 minutes straight

[@svqh1e]

Mhm.

[@BigBoiBlaster615]

You can never know

[@pandooju]

It’s e n t e r t a i n i n g (I think)

[@nh7058]

I fell in slepp😅😅

[@Arctic_and_The_F0X]

thanks for the warning.

[@laloaraz]

I have come back to this video so many times Im just conna comment here every time I get it recommended again.

[@laloaraz]

1

[@sharkieboy7129]

Me, who works at a fish market where all of our fish come pre-filleted or steaked: Ah, yes, this is useful information for me to have and I will be using this in the future

[@raphraph9884]

"Its a local fish, comes from Massachusetts" Me in Germay: Ok

[@alyssachloegutierrez5428]

WHY CANT I SEE ANY LIKES?!? THIS IS PURE COMEDY.

[@melaninstrength1853]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yagirlRania]

Me in Puerto Rico: nice

[@shrekinator5688]

Me in Antarctica: great how long is it gonna take to get there

[@owen_gaming_101]

Lol except for great spelling and good comedy I'm bored cuz it's 3 am

[@Snarkythecat]

I love the little horn sound as each fish is introduced. Feels like a video game achievement. *”You have acquired MONKFISH.”* 🏆

[@burgermr9821]

🎺

[@schnozz87]

I'd love to acquire me some monkfish right now, it's the best

[@Snarkythecat]

@@wangyu60 I mean, there’s already a bunch of fishing games out there lol

[@picklle]

the sound is from animal crossing :)

[@Moipdf]

It gave me a serotonin hit from something I didn’t think could

[@wonderlandious]

Huh, who knew watching a fish being descaled would be so satisfying? (Sidenote, I just got to the pollock, and am v excited. Pollock is one of my favorite fish to eat, especially in imitation crab form. Catfish and squid will always be my number one favorites though.

[@michaellovell1368]

This bloke's skill are INSANE !! Makes me feel even MORE like I have ten thumbs !!

[@sarahshalini097]

Gordon: let the knife do the work Mike: wiggle wiggle wiggle

[@LilyUnicorn]

Gordon haa the sharpest knives ever though

[@bangtanvtonesanggojae7182]

True

[@sarahshalini097]

Ngl the way he holds the knives make me nervous

[@sthn8758]

He let the knife do the wiggle

[@rei8081]

Dio: haha muda

[@user-bc4hp3cv7v]

Instructions unclear, I'm Tied to the table and the fish has the knife.

[@shucaybb105]

Lmao

[@Cheese-qk1ft]

Then how did you type this?

[@Cheese-qk1ft]

WAIT DID THE FISH STEAL YOUR PHONE?

[@Cheese-qk1ft]

Is this a trap?!!?

[@bloodygecko2577]

Kinky

[@tmh1759]

Absolutely amazing video! So much passion and expertise at such a young age. Truly inspiring, thank you for making the video.

[@nicklatino7157]

Today, I filleted Tilapia fish for the first time. I can't wait to fillet other kinds of fish and expand my pallet!

[@mr.apollyon4312]

I love the trumpet track everytime the guy presents the fish

[@jamiehwang3076]

instant serotonin

[@r4gequ1t_cya]

Same energy when Wall-E went "tadaa"

[@jonenemo148]

Same lol

[@renatoreyes2817]

*TA-DA*

[@selensewar]

It brought me to the comments. I thought it was just a one-time thing to accentuate on the comic smallness of the sardine, but no, it's here to stay! :D

[@earmuffstar2074]

Things I learned: Mackerel is a fish Arctic Char is forgiving Knives are sharp Catfish is garbage, anything else you can probably make soup out of or something Turbo is great Squid is not plastic Watching someone cut fish for 34 minutes is surprisingly entertaining

[@DuckiBoiHasPizza]

You forgot... Red snapper is good

[@pokrez.1853]

Fish tastes like fish Because it's fish

[@Matthew-hi7kw]

Catfish is the BEST in Louisiana or Mississippi

[@pilotgreenbed6811]

cat eggs yes I live there and their good

[@Matthew-hi7kw]

PilotGreenBed I live in Mississippi but almost in Louisiana because I’m about half a mile away from the state line

[@Jorrell81]

He makes it look so effortless ❤

[@catfox1394]

This Video has no right to be this comforting

[@wafflkitty5001]

Me: god it's late I should go to bed Brain: you must learn how to fillet every fish. Me: I must learn how to fillet every fish

[@painauchocolate2395]

Funniest comment here bro

[@kingworldadventures]

Underrated comment In the comment section

[@captaincamodo9922]

Me rn lol

[@Eveokjkkk]

Idk why but this video was brain melting 😎✌️ just wasted 30 minutes of my life do I regret it? No

[@zoeyraziachavez3232]

Doesn't have any fish: Me: I want to learn how to fillet every fish!

[@cannon..]

Teacher: No eating in class Kids in the back:

[@solareclipse1201]

スイチセイス cheese

[@iceelite2287]

@@solareclipse1201 yes cheese indeed

[@jck3831]

@@solareclipse1201 cheesy cheese

[@solareclipse1201]

La Doge vs La chimkin nugger

[@-_-life_is_unordinary-_-9423]

Ngl true

[@Raven3Phoenix8]

As someone who does this for a living it’s interesting watching how other countries or even businesses deal with fish or have different names for parts

[@eerknwoon]

As someone who is allergic to finned fish, this video is very helpful. 10/10

[@patch357notthisone8]

Me: *watching this for no reason* The fish in my fish tank: *scared bubble sounds*

[@davidmaracine7018]

Nice that's original 😂👍

[@deleteduser2502]

lol ikr

[@mewhenbruhmoment2082]

Me:wachting cuz i like fish and cokking Also me: HE IS THE MESSIAH!

[@rngboi6752]

You should made the the fish say " my time has come"

[@JustARegularSeal]

*bloop*

[@zsedforty]

I find it hilarious as how he pets each fish before and after cutting.

[@elen.a.a.a]

I love that tbh

[@Whynohandle]

Michael Frederico you have to love the fish so it’ll taste better.

[@yotsubaed]

I think it's cute

[@michaelmccauley4798]

At the finish he's wiping off any debris. Also giving it a once over to make sure it's good. At the beginning, handling the fish like that mighty give him clues on how much pressure is needed for cutting that individual fish

[@Sami-tf2dj]

@@Whynohandle just like a girlfriend. You have to love them so they taste better. And I dont mean taste in the kinky way.

[@cuttingstore]

That moment when you realize your next addiction is watching videos of people filleting and cutting fish because of this esteemed gentleman.

[@mammatsseedtotable4763]

From a recent Fish-lass, this was a great tutorial. Thank you!

[@Nope_ihtt]

"What did you watch during quarantine?" Me: it's complicated

[@thatgirlnat4197]

Lol

[@garr02]

all I’ve been doing these past two weeks is watching random videos that come up in my recommended.

[@Nope_ihtt]

@@garr02 same lol

[@dessyfarrington3267]

Same

[@iliketreees7677]

Yes

[@trishabriggs3595]

“So what are your talents?” “I can fillet every fish” “ok ur hired”

[@thefurryfoxboi9269]

"Ok so when I mean every fish I ment every fish and some squid" "Nevermind your fired"

[@soulsekai1197]

Why he dont fillet Tiger Shark , Megalodon , Kraken, blue whale and piranha? They are also Fishes🤔🤔🤔

[@thefurryfoxboi9269]

@@soulsekai1197 half of those animals are non-existent

[@wafflesthearttoad6916]

@@soulsekai1197 number 1: megaladon and kraken aren’t real, or are extinct. Number 2: you’d need a frickin claymore or something to fillet a blue whale, plus it’s probably illegal, and may explode on you. Number 3: idk if people even eat piranha or tiger sharks.

[@LocalIdiot388]

@@wafflesthearttoad6916 By claymore he means a Sword wich is Pretty BIG

[@alvaroschudeck957]

Really proffessionally explained. Thank you

[@Yuyutism]

I ate a biscuit while watching and I stopped chewing. You're amazing

[@wohdinhel]

“highly intelligent, super delicious” I wish I could find me a man who would talk about me the way this guy talks about octopus

[@luqmanhakim2320]

Are you perhaps looking for a volunteer? Just curious...

[@djskullboy2871]

Now Playing: Metallica - Enter Simpman

[@autreUS4]

Willing to share him? I want octopus talk as well ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@luqmanhakim2320]

@@djskullboy2871 ayy man I'm a 20 year old single man. I gotta shoot my shot when I see the opportunity ya know? 😂 (+Also, Metalica-For Whom the Bell Tolls is a banger as well)

[@cannotcompute7809]

Lol these guys 😂