It is the flat side, where the flesh has been separated from the fish's spine, that sears more evenly.

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Cook until the skin crisps and the flesh cooks through, a couple of minutes per side.

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Zico was probably the best player on that Brazil side, but Socrates was its philosophy made flesh.

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