A fish scaler is a kitchen tool which is designed to remove the inedible outer scales from fish, leaving soft skin behind.
To remove the scales from the skin of a fish using a dull knife or a special kitchen tool called a fish scaler. SEAR To brown meat or fish quickly over very high heat either in a fry pan, under a broiler or in a hot oven.
This can be done using a specialist fish scaler (similar to a small grater) or a serrated knife, it is quite a messy job so if possible do it outside or in a polythene bag or alternatively ask the fishmonger at Waitrose to scale fish for you.
scale - To remove the scales from fish with a knife or a fish scaler.
Scale - A kitchen utensil used to accurately measure the weight of an ingredient, also the process of removing the scales from fish with a knife or a fish scaler. Scant - Not quite up to full measure or slightly less than the required amount.
See also: Knife, Scale, Scaler, Skin, Fish
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