Fish Slices & Slotted Turners

Fish slices: a practical kitchen gadget

Whether you’re cooking meat, pancakes or a fresh omelette: using a fish slice (or slotted turner) will make sure that your food is cooked consistently on every side. In other words, a heat-resistant turner is one of the most important kitchen utensils. Read on to find out more about this tool and glean some top tips to help you choose the right fish slice for you.

Find the right fish slice for each pan

Flipping food in the pan is as easy as pie if you have the right utensil and there are turners available for every kind of use. 

Slotted Turners for frying pans

Classic fish slices typically have the shape of a spade so you can reach underneath your meat or omelette to flip it over. This spade shape often features slots for draining off juices, oil or fat. 

Turners for crêpe pans

There are two main steps involved in making crêpes. The first is to flip the crêpe so it’s cooked evenly on both sides and the second is to fold your crêpe over to get that classic crêpe shape. With a special wooden turner and slider, crêpe-making will be no trouble at all. 

Fish Slices for woks

Wok turners are typically slightly square in shape, perfectly suited to the shape of a wok. The head curves slightly upwards, making it easy for you to move food around the wok or dish it out onto people’s plates. 

What are fish slices used for? 

Turners are typically used to flip food over during cooking so that it doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. Some types of food slotted turners are classically used for include: 

• Fried eggs 
• Sautéed potatoes 
• Pancakes 
• Omelettes 
• Burgers 
• Crêpes 
• Meat and fish

The wide head of classic fish slice made from silicone, plastic or stainless steel makes it easy to scoop fish and meat out of the pan and onto people’s plates. The long edge can also be used to cut softer food such as casserole and divide it into portions. 

Wood, stainless steel or silicone: which is better? 

Before you settle on which fish slice you’d like to buy, it’s important to consider the material. We’ve summarized the main features of fish slices made from wood, stainless steel and silicone for you below. 

Wooden turners 

Wood is a very robust material, ideal for using in coated pans as it’s kind to coatings that are susceptible to damage. Wood also has antibacterial properties which makes wooden turners hygienic tools to use in the kitchen. 

Stainless steel slotted turners 

Stainless steel slotted turners are hard-wearing, sturdy tools, ideal for uncoated stainless steel pans and even great for using on the barbecue. 

Silicone fish slices

Silicone fish slices are suitable for use with any kind of pot or pan - a real all-rounder. The material can easily withstand temperatures of up to 200°C and, what’s more, it doesn’t scratch the bottom of the pan, making it perfect for using to stir dishes prepared on the stove. 

The fish slices and slotted turners available on the ZWILLING online store set themselves apart thanks to their minimalist design, fun looks and well thought-out construction. Browse our selection to find the turner that fits your kitchen.