Looking for a tasty and sustainable way to spice up your meals? Look no further than fish skin! While some may turn their noses up at this underappreciated part of the fish, there are plenty of reasons why you should give it a chance.

For starters, fish skin is packed with nutrients that can benefit your health. It’s a great source of collagen, which can help keep your skin looking smooth and youthful. Plus, it’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation and support brain health.

But that’s not all – eating fish skin can also help reduce waste in the fishing industry. By utilising more parts of the fish, we can help decrease the amount of waste generated and make the industry more sustainable. It’s a win-win!

Next time you’re cooking up some fish, don’t be so quick to toss out the skin. Get creative and try frying it up to make some crispy fish skin chips or use it to add flavour and texture to your favourite dishes. With a little experimentation, you’re sure to find a new favourite food in this unsung hero of the sea.

So come on, let’s give fish skin the love and attention it deserves!

Fish Skin Chips

Recipe by: The Kai Ika Team

Prep Time:  5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Feeds: Snacks for 2-4

Part of Fish: Skin

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh fish skin (kingfish, salmon, or any other fish with large, thick skin)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1) Preheat your oven to 190°C.

2) Rinse the fish skin and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any remaining scales, if necessary.

3) Cut the fish skin into thin strips.

4) In a large bowl, toss the fish skin strips with the vegetable oil until they are well coated.

5) Season the fish skin strips with salt and pepper to taste.

6) Arrange the fish skin strips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7) Bake the fish skin strips for 10-15 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.

8) Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the fish skin chips cool for a few minutes before serving.

9) Serve the fish skin chips as a snack or appetizer, with your favourite dipping sauce.

Enjoy your crispy and delicious fish skin chips!

April 2023 - Dallas Abel
New Zealand Fishing News Magazine.
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