Tail

Fish

Tail

Amberjack tail meat is the tapering rear fillet—thinner, quicker to cook, better flaked into salads, cakes, and pastes than thick rare steaks. Use for volume dishes; reserve loins for steak service. firm, pale to pinkish, rich but clean when very fresh. Still excellent when fresh.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CakesFlakedGrilled ThinSalad

Traits

EconomicalFlake FriendlyFlakyQuick CookRear FilletThinThinner

Nutrition and pairings

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 2.85 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.57 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.19 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.09 g
  • Cholesterol 54.1 mg
  • Sodium 80.6 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.3 g
  • Water 74.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.

History

Tail meat of amberjack went into flake packs and home salads.

Value packs sorted thinner amberjack tail portions separately.

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