How to Fillet Ling - Ling Catch, Clean and Cook - Fish Curry

Step by step guide on how to fillet, debone and skin Ling. Followed by a delicious homemade fish curry in the FishLocker kitchen.
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[@TheFishLocker]

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[@TheRealColt]

im going to have to try that recipe John, it looks delicious. cheers for sharing and keep up the good work mate really enjoy the videos.

[@joeshapiro8365]

A fisherman on youtube who actually knows how to filet and cook their fish! Thank god.

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad that you approve Joe. I was a fisherman long before youtube. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@natureisallpowerful]

I don't know about anyone else but that was so satisfying to watch the filleting process. Ling is a nice meaty fish.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you, and yes Ling is a wonderful meaty fish. 😊

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@TheFishLocker THANKS John & Hannah. John, your skills of filleting different types of fish are very educational. I've learned ALOT from watching you process various types//shapes of fish. Hannah, it's ALWAYS WONDERFUL to see what you create in your kitchen..from what John brings home from his outings on the sea. Kind regards, Ben

[@MrPeach18]

love seeing a fish treated the right way at the end of its life,well done pal

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Chris 👍

[@jobomeful]

I'm honestly impressed you did such a good job fileting such a fatty with that tiny filet knife!!! Well done brother! Would love to see more of this!

[@TheFishLocker]

My other filleting knife was left on the boat by accident. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@jobomeful]

@@TheFishLocker sometimes you gotta work with what you got haha well done

[@rogerwills1463]

I've got to add my thanks for your excellent tutorial of how to fillet a ling. Caught my first one yesterday off the south Cornwall coast. Thanks to this great video, I think I did it justice when processing. So grateful. Thanks John.

[@lizg5574]

We are having fish tonight - a New Zealand variety called Moki. It has a short season, so we bought in bulk and froze most of it! I won't be doing the curry tonight, but I wrote down Hannah's recipe for the next time - I think it will work well! Thank you. Tonight it will be baked in a spicy crushed cornflake coating to go with salad!

[@roughopal9997]

Love Moki, Pan fried with lemon & herb butter sauce.

[@lizg5574]

@@roughopal9997 I did something similar last week - only one more meals worth left - we soon demolished 5kg! The final lot is more 'scrappy' looking, so will be ideal for the curry Hannah did! We are blessed with the variety we get here in NZ!

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope it worked out well 👍👍

[@geraldswain3259]

John , your dear wife is a wonderful asset to the channel ,I enjoy the cooking side of it as much as the fishing . I would love to see a nice piece of ling battered and deep fried and see how much it differs from COD or Haddock . Keep well all . Regards Gummy.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks 👍

[@petermcgrath7887]

Great video and great curry! We learnt years ago fishing for Ling in Ireland, if you can fillet them at sea it's a dam site easier than trying to get rid of a huge carcass if you don't have crab pots etc!

[@TheFishLocker]

They are a big fish aren't they. 🤣

[@petermcgrath7887]

The Fish Locker I think by the time it was bin night the entire town wanted to kill us!!

[@masterbeethoven8209]

I dig a hole in the compost heap and throw them in. No smell and goes back in to the life cycle.

[@johnnoble7610]

Nice fish that pal. I worked at a fish factory for 16 years. I enjoyed filleting ling real thick meaty fish. You did well mate. My knife was a boning knife solid blade. Couldn't use the knife you used to thin. But every1 is different mate. You tired working the knife up the fillet instead of down pal. A lot easier. Anyway enjoyed your video well done to your wife the curry looked lovely.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks for watching John 👍👍

[@amersfoortsefotograa]

Great job catching, filletting, cooking! Nice to hear some interaction with the invisible Elizabeth during dinner, but i really miss James here!?

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks for watching!

[@flatbit3090]

Wish I never watched this on an empty stomach looks lovely. Look out ling

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha never watch the cooking videos on an empty stomach, I get hungry going back replying to comments!

[@eddietwang]

Ling is one of the most underrated eating fish.It do's make fantastic fish curry but is also excellent to batter and fry with a lot more taste than Cod.You have to skin it, and eat it fresh.Once frozen it is only good for fish pies and fish cakes.I once fished a group of Wrecks off Scarborough called 'The Scraps", We filled the boat with Big Ling but as you will all know they don't like the trip from the depths and you can very rarely put them back alive but we could not give them away for free!. Stu Johnson who had the British record Cod once told me that if you want to target the real big ling you need to clear the wreck of all the small ones first! I also fished the well head of an Oil rig where the British record Ling was caught over 59 Lb..That was a long steam out from Bridlington.Love your vids Bud.

[@TheFishLocker]

If you want REALLY BIG Ling you need to try up off Shetland. Monsters!!!

[@eddietwang]

@@TheFishLocker Thats true enough.The late ,great John Brennan who had, as far as I know the only charter boat with a 150 mile cop which meant he could fish anywhere in the North sea was planning to fish some wrecks way off Scotland to target monster ling..Sadly it never happened.

[@bigraymie]

Great wee video John... Brought back memories of my Fishmonger days back in the 70's in Edinburgh (y)

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@maknifeandrods7701]

Love fish and chips with cod. Here in Florida we usually use grouper for fish and chips. Both excellent.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sounds great!

[@donaldadams5342]

Very informative video John, I've never heard of Ling in South Australia & 'hats off' to Hannah in the preparation & cooking. It looked absolutely delicious. Cheers, Don from South Aust

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Don, take it easy mate. 👍🏻

[@corbfisher]

Very informative, Mr. Locker! That fish was filleted expertly and the yield is surprising. If that fish had teeth, it would look like an Asian snakehead. Thanks to the missus for her "curry in a pan" recipe. Yum.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it

[@mattwilson1213]

can't say iv seen any other ling filleting vids from other channels and iv often wondered how to but never having fished for them iv never known! thanks for another good un 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I haven't either, which is why I thought I would do one. 😉👍🏻

[@jamesstephen7640]

Your so lucky to have such fantastic fishing at your doorstep will have to look you up sometime Great tutorial by the way Jim from dundee

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you James we really love where we live 👍

[@596football]

The Filleting video and this cooking video once again very imformative, thank you both

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael 👍

[@dave-vf7sm]

I love the way you guys explain what you are doing in such a way that even I can understand 😄 great video as always think I will try a fish curry myself

[@TheFishLocker]

We are normal uncomplicated people Dave. We do things in an uncomplicated way. 😊

[@MrZirvania]

Great filleting John, and your good lady is a great cook. Only thing missing for me was salt in the marinade.

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video is helpful mate. 😊👍🏻

[@danielbutler5257]

Wonderful job the both of you! The fillets and the cooked product were amazing. Both of you are a treat to watch in your element!

[@TheFishLocker]

Our pleasure! Thank you Daniel

[@BrenTravisMusician]

I love these type of videos! A beauty of a catch John.

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Bren. 👍🏻

[@davepollard4744]

Hi John, you guys are amazing! Well presented videos, must be a veteran! Fantastic learning. I have just retired, so looking to find a way forward. Boat buying next year, and your video's are truly valuable. Thanks you guys. Stay safe

[@jameskoch7190]

You lucky dawg you! A wonderful video. Loved the filleting and the cooking segment was fantastic. Thank you, enjoyed immensely.👍❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it James thank you 👍

[@jarman1460]

Great video John and Hannah. You create such a stress free environment. Thank You.

[@TheFishLocker]

We do our very best. 😊

[@paulmcgrath7176]

Classy fish curry from the Ocean to the plate! Your videos are always excellent and have been such comfort during the past year . Keep up the the good work Paul from Cheshire

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesduffy5019]

Masterclass from the dynamic duo!! I’m starving. When I used to do a lot of wreck fishing, I always buried the carcasses in the garden, great compost! Fresh Ling is gorgeous. Great recipe Hannah! Rick Stein, whose he!😬👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks James I am glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@gebear1]

A thoroughly enjoyable video describing what you can do with ling.... A video that has got my mind curious for a while. Well done to both you John and Hannah.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexkyte4093]

I wish we had Ling in the US. Watch out Ling, I'm coming for you !!!!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. You guys do have Lingcod. But its not quite the same is it?

[@alexkyte4093]

@@TheFishLocker probably not.

[@johnnyod5506]

Great video as always John!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers Johnny. 👍🏻

[@grahamallen3941]

Great video John & Hannah. Love Ling but never had it curried. Might have to give it a try!! When we are allowed out and about again this would be definitely something I would try. Thanks for the filleting John. A sharp knife is always good to have when filleting. All the best. Graham🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Graham, hope you can get out soon to get some 👍

[@funnysods]

Perfect treatment of the fish that you caught, nothing wasted and a well prepared healthy meal. Roll on summer when I can get back into some good fish like that. Great video as always John and Hannah.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks William 👍👍

[@PhreddCrintt]

I have never seen a Ling filleted before John. What an education! Thank you so much! And the curry Hannah... oh yes!! That looked delicious! I will be making a note of this one for sure. Thank you!!

[@TheFishLocker]

You are so welcome!

[@colinbishop2329]

Hi john another great video always plenty of info and a great watch always for anyone weather fisherman or not to see how to cut up fish and as curry yum 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Colin, I am glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@antoanto5301]

Thanks to the fishlocker family for all that you do, reminding me of when I had to fillet ling, bought not caught sadly, when I were a teen, just as good as cod, great big white flakes of fish, in onion, peas and cream, with flowery spuds and country butter! Steep learning curve with the john dory though!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you! Hope you're well, stay safe 👍

[@MrAcuta73]

If ya haven't before, and you can find one to borrow, try a Deba knife. Totally different than a fillet knife but work absolutely amazing. Especially, but not limited to, large fish like that. That curry looked amazing. Sittin here eating fried chicken and potatoes, I would have happily traded. lol

[@TheFishLocker]

I shall have a look for one of those. I had left my usual filleting knife on the boat by accident.

[@marionward5958]

I have never made a fish curry but I am going to try! Many thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure 😊

[@Dracona63]

Beautiful fish and even more beautiful how well you filleted it. So glad to see how much meat came off it. Thank you so much again John and happy fishing!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevecobb6001]

Love the 'catch and cook' videos. Great team work!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Steve. 😊

[@debraanneclark2188]

Another great recipe by Hannah and John as always providing her with excellent ingredients

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks so much!

[@coastalb1]

Yum! That looked fantastic! Great team work! As a fellow co-worker used to say “teamwork makes the dream work.”

[@TheFishLocker]

Love that!

[@juanr.1779]

That is so cool that you have a wife that likes the outdoors of fishing and foraging and can cook spectacular dishes of food indoor and outdoor your a lucky man my brother God bless you and your family and God bless all of you who are struggling and homeless because of covid-19

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much, stay safe 👍

[@edd8282]

Love ling my favourite white fish on my coast Country Down Northern Ireland our shore cod are to full of worms most of the time. Thank you for a great video👍

[@TheFishLocker]

It os great fish, massively underrated! take care

[@rorynesta7766]

One day I hope to catch a big fish like yours to take home to the family,our summer is almost over and I havnt had any luck with a big one.But I love watching you catch and cook!Always makes my day!

[@TheFishLocker]

Our summer is just getting started can't wait!

[@andybryson5061]

That curry looked fantastic and probably low fat. Never tried Ling but looking forward to it now.

[@TheFishLocker]

It was delicious 😋

[@farmerbob4554]

Nice surgical job of filleting and good camera work too. Love the curry recipe. Always looking for more recipes like this Hannah.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much Bob. This was such a large fish there will be more cookups with it in coming weeks. 😊

[@0nman]

It’s an art to fillet such big and anatomically complex fish. Great job.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you! They aren't the easiest ones to fillet!

[@crashbang756]

Cheers John and fish locker family....great content as always mate 👍❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@michaelinkster4977]

Great video, efficiency filleted. Caught 4 Ling and a Haddock yesterday. Having loins for tea. Underrated fish, very nice fried with breadcrumbs too.

[@teresamcguire3147]

Looks fantastic Mrs. Fishlocker! Good job catching that big daddy fish Mr. Fishlocker!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you kindly

[@MasonRoche]

very satisfying to watch! quality content! 😊

[@nathanhendry9845]

Thank you Fishlocker Family for this video. Well done for your filleting Skills John. Not sure i am confident enough to try such a large fish. I did ask what Ling tasted like, so thanks. I will defo be trying this! Best Wishes to you all!

[@TheFishLocker]

With larger fish such as this it is easier if you simply break it down into smaller sections like I show. 😉👍🏻

[@Tids_]

Would love to see more of these videos. Catch, fillet and cook. Great vid

[@kibling3]

Nice done John, and good cooking from Hannah! Personally i would use some madras curry powder and in stead of the cream i use coconut milk, but as i said this is personal taste!!🐟👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

👍

[@davidtitcombe4686]

Thanks John the demonstration on cleaning, cutting and cooking was just what I needed. It's a very fleshy fish but as Hannah said it didn't break up which is good to know. I love curries so have pinched the recipe.

[@TheFishLocker]

You are very welcome 👍

[@ewenhenderson6131]

Beautiful. The 2nd best fish for a curry, as its firm. Monk of course takes 1st place for a curry 😊

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes, you are right and a lot cheaper than monk!

[@davidmercer9533]

Nice one john loved the filleting you make it look so easy . hannah in the kitchen it looked awesome and I bet the smell was awesome haven't seen much kitchen recipes for a while hopefully when the weather and spring arrive we can see more keep safe tight lines

[@TheFishLocker]

Lets hope the fish make a return soon!

[@gazellis1961]

Top notch filleting skills John,a cracking Ling as well ...plus Hannah is a very good cook,the fish curry looked amazing,super video.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@davidb.7093]

I'll probably never fillet a Ling in my life time, but just loved watching John do it. As for the cooking it looked so simple and no fuss. I make lots of curries but I do prefer using chicken, it seems to absorb the flavours better. Thanks as always for posting.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks David I am glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@dustymiller7758]

Excellent vid, the fish curry looked amazing.

[@TheFishLocker]

It was! Thanks Tony 👍

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

That's a tasty bit of meat there! Definitely putting this recipe on the list. Thanks John and Hannah x

[@TheFishLocker]

Hope you like it!

[@sam_t21147]

Just stumbled upon this,watched your other vids too,really enjoyed them,well done you two 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Michael. 😊

[@russhill8643]

Waving hi from California, where we have a similar fish known as Ling Cod that makes a wonderful fish curry. They can get upwards of 50 lbs, come in white, blue, and green flesh 💙 . They all turn a beautiful white after cooking. Looks great John, love seeing what's going on in Cornwall's waters.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sounds great! I am glad you have enjoyed joining us! Stay safe 👍👍

[@keithcollings7695]

Great video John as usual. Hoping the weather improves so we can get out fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope so too!

[@tovistm8166]

New subscriber from the North East India.. I absolutely love the way you fillet the fish and the foods look delicious. I am definitely trying this dish tomorrow.

[@CoastlineFishing]

Great to see how good you are at filleting. None of that fish has gone to waste. End result looks tasty as well! Cheers Ben.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks 👍👍

[@shane4013]

Top job John trying to get back fishing myself and get my son into it aswell keep up the good work 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

That's awesome hope you guys have some good sessions 👍👍

[@rolffigueiredo3786]

Sensational.. Need to snack on something now!! 😋👍. Your videos are far more knowledgeable than our cousins across the Ocean..😉.

[@matthewmiller8048]

Brilliant as always. Nothing wasted, great filleting tutorial. Ling looks delicious, good alternative to monkfish. I'll be trying that, just missing fresh coriander.

[@TheFishLocker]

Its a lot cheaper than Monk as well! I can't stand coriander haha 👍

[@gradybrowning3976]

The meat of the Ling is absolutely beautiful, never seen one cut before. Thanks for the video.

[@TheFishLocker]

You are welcome, it is a great fish 👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Curry looked amazing John. Your filleting was superb 😃🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much Neil. 😊

[@charlie418791]

Now I'm hungry ! Looked delicious Nice job , Mrs.FL.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you 😋

[@davie0979]

The filleting was spot on but blimey that curry looked amazing 🤤🤤🤤👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Win win in my book then. 😬👍🏻

[@alexanderswarbrick249]

High fish locker team sorry I haven’t kept up to date with your video’s but been busy at work and house renovations just slowly getting up to speed on what you guys have been up to we are currently still in lockdown up here but hopefully will get out fishing for the first time in about six months soon take care and stay safe

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope its all going well, thanks for taking the time to watch take care

[@jasongarratt3959]

Another great video kept simple, can't wait to get out and try some of the things you show in your videos, give me hope for a decent summer fishing and cooking cheers 😁😁

[@TheFishLocker]

I can't wait for summer now! 👍

[@mustaphabah9271]

It's beautifully to see you guys having fun

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you, just sharing what we love 👍

[@macbilling6410]

Wow! my mouth was watering. That looks lovely.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you 😋

[@rosswaiton4699]

I like your honesty about the worms (when I told my wife and son that the cod I catch sometimes has worms in it, they took a lot of persuading to keep eating it)!.

[@TheFishLocker]

All fish have some sort of parasite even the ones you buy in the shops I expect they have eaten them plenty of times 👍

[@ericfishingman373]

Good video im glad to see John you have the same etiquette as me eating rice with a spoon good lad its got be Yorkshire and Lincolnshire thing nice fish as usual the fish locker is number 1 on you tube

[@TheFishLocker]

So true Eric, forks just slow you down 👍

[@retiredcarpenter8554]

once again a wonderful video ..thanks for the lesson in filleting and cooking ...going to try the recipe with pickerel here in the states...

[@TheFishLocker]

Sounds great!

[@gregthomas2904]

What a team. Great job by both of you!

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you liked it!

[@Trevithick1984]

Nice 1 m8 as always. Always enjoy watchn ya fishn culture. Mad respect!

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Richard, take care mate. 😉👍🏻

[@LocalMarksFishing]

Thankyou for take the time to pop onto the live tonight John!!! A dozen Dogfish in the end. Thanks again.

[@TheFishLocker]

No drama mate any time. Just pulling my hair out with editing and admin so needed 10 mins away from it all. Tight lines mate. 😉🎣

[@Gordie79hamilton]

That looked like a great curry and doing it in the oven is definitely the way forward with fish. 👍🤤

[@TheFishLocker]

Yes it was!

[@jonathang9983]

Looks fab. Great stuff both of you. Never had Ling myself. Might treat myself.

[@TheFishLocker]

Go for it!

[@tonywomersley1256]

Oh mate, that's definitely on the 'to try' list this year - All is to do now is catch the bugger - Thanks John and Hannah

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha good luck Tony 👍

[@norbertnedsworth7172]

Thanks John. Mate just brought a Ling for me caught off Bridlington. Now i know what to do with it! Cheers!

[@dougiepaine449]

compliments to the chef. it looks good and i bet it tastes better .

[@TheFishLocker]

It tasted amazing!!

[@WhoCares69]

My Nan ran a fish house when I was young. Could fillet that fish in 2 minutes... and that’s why she cut her arm from her wrist to her elbow!!!! Always told me to take your time.... if you’re not being paid there’s no rush !!!! Lung is a lovely fish . So bloomin expensive nowadays IF you can find it !! Another great and very informative video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks Shaun I am gad you enjoyed it 👍

[@jasongilbert1809]

Good family channel love the way yous all get involved. Plz ask ur missus to teach my missus to make a fish dish like that she won't even touch the fish !! Keep the good work up and all the best to you and family and keep safe .

[@TheFishLocker]

Sure 😊 tell her to watch the cooking vids!

[@lawrencelancaster]

enjoyed the video . nice to see how you filleted the ling . 5 stars on cooking the ling .

[@martinsmith1447]

That looked delicious! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks for watching!

[@petalss5325]

That is a very well done piece of fillet! So satisfying

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. I hope the demonstration helps folks out. 😊

[@tenchuu007]

I never imagined "Ling parasites" would be in my search history.

[@TheFishLocker]

Though I imagine it will be easier to explain to the wife. 😉

[@mstrdiver]

Almaco Jack's have them in plenty too. They are a great fighting fish but the ones I cleaned were wasted from midway back to tail. That might have been because we were catching them in the warm Gulf of Mexico out of Venice, Louisiana, around the oil platforms though.

[@tenchuu007]

@@mstrdiver Well, I'm in Houston so that's something I'll look out for. Never seen them in snapper or bullish, at least. Must be primarily larger fish.

[@benten4941]

My favourite videis are when u go diving but i love all your videos the best thing is weather u take a fish or not you never waiste anything. You gave that monster ling the respect it deserves great content as always mate 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Stay tuned for tonights video then!

[@creamcornwall8617]

Great to see our worktop saver in action. Thanks for the recipe tips!

[@TheFishLocker]

It is our pleasure. 😊

[@stephenking78]

Looked so tasty, thanks Hannah for sharing the recipe. Fantastic ling John, well done

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lizwallace9672]

What better way to spend a Wednesday night than to watch the Fishlocker, After-watching you catch the ling it was nice to see how you divide it up never had ling but it looks a nice fish to eat tight lines till next time stay safe. John you left some was that for supper

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍