fillet Definition
fil·let (fil′it; for n. 6 & vt. 2, usually fi lā′, fil′ā′)
noun
- a narrow band worn around the head as to hold the hair in place
- a thin strip or band
- fairing
- Archit.
- a flat, square molding separating other moldings
- a narrow band between two flutings in a column
- Bookbinding an ornamental line impressed on a book cover
- Cooking
- a lean, boneless piece of meat
- a flat, boneless slice cut lengthwise from the side of a fish
Etymology: ME filet < OFr, dim. of fil: see file
transitive verb
- to bind or decorate with a band, molding, etc.
- 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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