Fish
Tail
Brill fillet is a side of flesh lifted from the frame—the most convenient cooking form. It shows firm pearly white flesh with delicate sweetness close to turbot, thinner fillets. Tail-end fillet is thinner and best for quick cooking or stews. Skin may be left on for crisping or removed for delicate poaching. Pan-fry, grill, bake, or steam until just opaque; overcooking dries lean fish quickly. Season simply with salt, citrus, herbs, or butter sauce. Check for remaining pin bones before service.
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History
Fishmongers standardised boneless fillets for urban households and restaurants.
Frozen and tray-packed fillets made portioned fish a supermarket default.
Chefs emphasised skin-on searing and precise doneness for premium white-fish fillets.