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1) put ziplock bag flat on counter top2) place fillets flat in ziplock bag3) close ziplock bag but leave tiny hole to fill with water4) fill with water and push air out5) stack bags of fish flat in freezer for freezing.6) done.
I soak my fillets in salt water for a couple of hours first. Don't think muddiness is a word but I am still using it lol. It firms them up really nice and pulls out any "muddiness" that might be in them. I then put the fillets in freezer bags with fresh water. Very seldom do my fish have freezer burn or taste fishy, even if they have been frozen for six months or more. I also scale all my panfish except perch. I leave the skin on because I love the flavor it gives the fish and when frying it holds them together.
I've froze fillets for years and haven't noticed a difference between fresh and frozen. Just freeze in a bag of water.
been doing that way for years also and it works well.J-
Hey everyone,So I managed to get into some alright perch today. And a really nice pike as well. That is tomorrow's dinner.I have always wondered what is the best way to freeze perch?, beside's putting it in the freezer What I am asking is I have about 8 perch I want to freeze for later on and I was wondering a good method of keeping them. I have ziploc freezer bags and now I wonder if I should...A) Freeze em whole?B) "10 second method" and freeze them with out guts and skin?C) Gut em, cut the head off and freeze with skin on?I usually eat my catch the same night but I am gonna indulge in the Pike first.I just question cause I would like to prevent freezer burn if I can.thanks for any adviceCheers,Anvil