Need advice on how to preserve fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Batmann · 08-19-2015, 07:54 PM

I don't have a vacuum sealer but have had pretty good luck with this low cost process.

- Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel. Try and get them as dry as possible.

- Wrap each fillet portion tightly in Saran wrap, don't squish the meat but avoid as much air a possible in the wrap. I make sure it's completely wrapped with some excess on each end to seal it as best as possible.

- Place the individually wrapped fillets into a Ziplock bag and push out as much air as possible before placing in the freezer.

I have had good luck with storing in the freezer for at least 2 months without any freezer burn or ice crystals developing on the fillets.

08-19-2015, 07:54 PM	#7
Batmann Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 117	I don't have a vacuum sealer but have had pretty good luck with this low cost process. - Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel. Try and get them as dry as possible. - Wrap each fillet portion tightly in Saran wrap, don't squish the meat but avoid as much air a possible in the wrap. I make sure it's completely wrapped with some excess on each end to seal it as best as possible. - Place the individually wrapped fillets into a Ziplock bag and push out as much air as possible before placing in the freezer. I have had good luck with storing in the freezer for at least 2 months without any freezer burn or ice crystals developing on the fillets.