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fillet Definition

fil·let (filit; for n. 6 & vt. 2, usually fi lā, filā′)

noun

  1. a narrow band worn around the head as to hold the hair in place
  2. a thin strip or band
  3. fairing
  4. Archit.
    1. a flat, square molding separating other moldings
    2. a narrow band between two flutings in a column
  5. Bookbinding an ornamental line impressed on a book cover
  6. Cooking
    1. a lean, boneless piece of meat
    2. a flat, boneless slice cut lengthwise from the side of a fish

Etymology: ME filet < OFr, dim. of fil: see file

transitive verb

  1. to bind or decorate with a band, molding, etc.
  2. to bone and slice (meat or fish)

fillet Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • halibut: You might cop filet of halibut with a mustard mussel vinaigrette or perhaps skate wing with crispy bacon & mushy pea salsa.
  • cod: Last night I have some North Atlantic shell on prawns with a filet of cod.
  • beef: Everything on his menus - from pizza to filet of beef - was freshly prepared.
  • salmon: Prime filet of salmon - center cut of smoked salmon side.

Converse of object

  • sear: If you are having seared lamb filet for supper, serve it with a rocket salad with crumbled blue cheese and fresh walnuts.
  • marinate: Vintage: 2003 Food Choice: Try with marinated duck breast filets, pan-fried and served with a creamy sauce.
  • poach: For his main course, my guest chose the poached filet of hake, tarragon, mashed potato with a lobster velouté .

Adjective modifier

  • pan-fried: M: grilled angus filet, sweet potato fondant & fine beans; pan-fried filet of red mullet, shellfish risotto & beurre blanc.
  • chargrilled: Michael chose one of the special dishes of the day, a chargrilled filet of lamb in a mint and tarragon jus.
  • grilled: You could serve them with chicken kebabs or grilled salmon filet.
  • skinless: Most swordfish should be cooked as skinless filets, steaks, or chunks, as the skin is tough and strong tasting.
  • boneless: Linda's Tip Try this recipe using boneless filets of salmon or firm white fish instead of chicken.
  • fried: Summer dishes however have been Pan fried seasoned Plaice filets using the Pan Fried Lemon Sole recipe.

Modifies a noun

steak: M: filet steak with pepper sauce; pasta dish of the day.

Noun used with modifier

  • anchovy: Turn the dough over and spread with the tomato mixture, the cheese, and a few sliced olives or anchovy filets.
  • salmon: The result: Freshly smoked salmon filets in 15 - 20 minutes.
  • haddock: The coated fish range includes breaded chunky cod and haddock filets and fish cakes.
  • cod: We also enjoyed our sweet & sour fish large pieces of juicy cod filet in a crisp batter with a vibrant red sauce.
  • snapper: Lay 2 slices of mango on each and top with a snapper filet.
  • pork: Cooking Tip Alternatively, use thinly sliced pork filet instead of beef.

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