Market Forms of Fish Quiz

Which market form of fish consists of cross-sectional slices that include the bones?

• Fillets

• Steaks

• Butterfly fish

• Minced fish

What is the most common market form of fish in grocery stores and markets?

• Whole fish

• Fillets

• Steaks

• Gutted fish

What is the first step in the process of filleting a fish?

• Removing the skin from the fish

• Making a cut behind the gills and down to the spine

• Cutting along the belly of the fish

• Separating the head from the body

What is the purpose of cutting along the spine during filleting?

• To remove the bones from the fish

• To expose the belly of the fish

• To remove the skin from the fish

• To separate the fillets from the fish's body

Which market form of fish is most suitable for grilling and roasting due to its thickness and retained bone structure?

• Fillets

• Steaks

• Whole fish

• Minced fish

How should the flesh of a fresh fish feel to the touch?

• Soft and mushy

• Firm and elastic

• Wet and slimy

• Dry and flaky

What is the market form of fish called when it is split open along the back or belly and laid flat?

• Fillets

• Steak

• Gutted fish

• Butterfly fish

When filleting a fish, why is it important to keep your cutting surface clean and dry?

• To prevent the knife from slipping and causing injury

• To keep the fish fresh

• To improve the flavor of the fish

• To make the skin easier to remove

What does it mean to fillet a fish?

• To remove the skin and bones from the fish, leaving only the flesh

• To cook the fish whole with all parts intact

• To cut the fish into small, uniform cubes for cooking

• To remove only the head and tail, leaving the rest of the fish whole

What should you do after removing the fillets from a fish?

• Dispose of the fish bones and head

• Rinse the fillets under cold water

• Cook the fillets immediately

• Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel