There are four main ways fish is prepared for purchase: whole round, dressed or pan dressed, steaks and fillets.
When Serving Whole Fish
If serving whole round fish—which means that the fish are exactly as they came from the water—figure each person will eat 3/4 to 1 pound. Here's a general guide for how much whole round fish you'll need per person if everyone consumes 1 pound:
4 people – 4 pounds 6 people – 6 pounds 12 people – 12 pounds
When Serving Dressed Fish
If serving dressed/pan dressed fish—which means the fish have their scales, entrails, and usually head, tail, and fins removed—figure each person will eat 1/2 to 3/4 pound. If each person eats 3/4 pound, here's how much fish you'll need:
4 people – 3 pounds 6 people – 4.5 pounds 12 people – 9 pounds
When Serving Fish Steaks
If serving fish steaks—which are ready-to-cook widthwise slices of fish—figure each person will eat 1/3 to 1/2 pound. Based on everyone consuming 1/2 pound, here’s how much you’ll need per guest:
4 people – 2 pounds 6 people – 3 pounds 12 people – 6 pounds
When Serving Fish Fillets
If serving fillets of salmon (or another type of fish)—which are ready-to-cook lengthwise slices of fish—figure each person will eat 1/3 to 1/2 pound. Here's how much you'll need if each person eats 1/2 pound:
4 people – 2 pounds 6 people – 3 pounds 12 people – 6 pounds
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