🛍 1 sturdy plastic bag (ziplock or grocery bag)
🐟 1 whole fish (with skin and scales on)
🖐 Your hands or a blunt knife
How to Remove Fish Scales with a Plastic Bag
1️⃣ Place the fish inside the plastic bag, leaving enough room to move it around.
2️⃣ Hold the fish firmly through the plastic bag with one hand.
3️⃣ Using your other hand (or a blunt knife), rub the scales against the grain (from tail to head).
4️⃣ The scales will loosen easily, staying trapped inside the bag—no flying mess!
5️⃣ Once all the scales are removed, take the fish out and rinse under cold water.
6️⃣ Discard the plastic bag with the scales—no cleanup needed!
🔥 Bonus Tip: For extra ease, use a handful of coarse salt inside the bag—it helps grip and loosen the scales even faster!
Extra Fish Cleaning Hacks
🐟 Soften Scales First – Soak the fish in warm water for a few minutes before scaling.
🐟 Use a Spoon Instead of a Knife – Works just as well with less damage to the skin.
🐟 Freeze Slightly Before Scaling – A quick 10-minute chill in the freezer makes scales easier to remove.
Why This Hack Works Like Magic!
✔ Mess-Free & Contained – No scales sticking to your kitchen walls!
✔ No Need for Special Tools – Just a plastic bag and your hands.
✔ Perfect for Home Cooking & Outdoor Fishing Trips 🎣
💡 Try this genius hack and make fish prep faster & cleaner than ever! 🐟✨
📢 Have you tried this trick? Share your experience below! ⬇💬
