Fish

Loin

Amberjack loin is the thick upper back muscle—the densest, most uniform section for steaks and searing. Expect firm, pale to pinkish, rich but clean when very fresh. This is the premium centre for high-heat cookery. Cut medallions or leave whole to roast. Closely related yellowtail (hamachi/buri) traditions apply to sushi-grade fish. Avoid cooking past the point where moisture leaves the grain; moderate oil, more than lean white fish, less than bluefin belly.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Raw If Grade AllowsRoastedSearedSteaked

Traits

MeatyPremiumSteak SourceThickThick Back MuscleUniform

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 115

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 3.45 g
Saturated Fat 0.72 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.43 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 g
Cholesterol 53.4 mg
Sodium 80.5 mg
Salt 0.19 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21 g
Water 74.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 115 kcal
Water 74.2 g
Protein 21 g
Fat 3.45 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.43 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 g
  - Omega-3 0.52 g
Vitamins 42.7 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.39 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.76 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.7 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.62 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 434 mg
- Major Minerals 433 mg
  - Calcium 61 mg
  - Sodium 80.5 mg
  - Potassium 291 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.19 g
Cholesterol 53.4 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.39 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.76 · vitamin-b6: 0.43 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.7 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.62 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 80.52 · Potassium: 291 · Calcium: 61 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

1950

Fishmongers marketed amberjack loins as steak-ready centre cuts.

1990

Chefs featured seared amberjack loin on fine-dining menus.