Josh Niland's Stainless Steel Fish Weight/Press

The Fish Weight – by Josh Niland

The Fish Weight is a professional-grade stainless-steel tool designed to help you achieve exquisite, restaurant-quality crisp skin fish effortlessly. Created by chef Josh Niland, this elegant piece of cookware ensures your fillet stays flat, cooks evenly, and develops a perfectly crisp skin, all without needing to finish in the oven.

Details & Design

• Material: Food-grade stainless steel

• Weight: 1.6 kg – substantial and stable 

• Finish: Mirror-polished base looks beautiful hanging in your kitchen

• Dimensions: 16cm diameter

• Notes: On the base of the weight there is a dimple where the handle has been welded on - this is normal. 
  

What Our Customers Say

"The Fish Weight has become a staple in our kitchen. It’s beautifully made, and the results speak for themselves." – L.B.

"Exceptional quality. We use it every week—for fish, yes, but also for anything that needs that perfect press." – Peter L.

"Functional and beautiful—this is not a gimmick. It delivers." – Nhu D.

How to Use The Fish Weight

1. Preheat your pan with a thin layer of clarified butter (or oil of choice).

2. Once hot, place the fish skin-side down into the pan.

3. Position The Fish Weight directly on top of the fillet.

   • For larger fillets, centre the weight over the thickest part.

4. Allow the weight to gently press the fillet into the pan, keeping the skin in full contact with the hot surface.

5. Adjust the weight as needed during cooking to ensure even pressure and uniform cooking across the fillet.

6. Let the heat transfer through the skin and up through the fillet—gently and evenly.

7. No oven required: the fish will cook completely on the stovetop, developing a crisp, golden skin and a tender, perfectly cooked interior.

8. Rest the fish skin side up on a warm plate. Season well with sea salt.