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Fish sticks to the pan

Also searched as: fish skin sticks, fish tears when turning

In short: The pan was not hot enough or the fish was moved too early. Protein bonds to the metal.

Picture it

Like a plaster pulled off too early.

What happened in your kitchen?

Question 1

Did it sizzle clearly when you put it in?

Pan too cold
In a lukewarm pan, protein bonds to the metal before a crust forms.
Next time: Preheat the pan properly · Water droplet test
Turned too early
Once the crust is ready, the fish releases by itself.
Next time: Leave it until it releases
Wet skin
Water prevents the crust.
Next time: Pat the skin thoroughly dry · Scrape it with the back of a knife

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