From time to time our Anglers catch this kind of fish and although they are ugly, they are very tasty to eat.
The easiest way to clean a burbot is to hang it by its head from a nail, cut around the skin near the neck, and pull the skin down to the tail using a pair of pliers. The fins can now be removed with pliers. The fish can be left whole with fins and head removed or it can be filleted. Your burbot is now ready to be fried, baked, or poached. No matter how it is cooked, the meat is flaky and a gourmet's delight.