Fish
Cheek
Arctic Char cheek from the head is sweet and gelatinous—tiny yield, top flavour. Sear or braise just tender; serve as a special. Even thickness matters more than elaborate marinades for consistent doneness.
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Unit
Characteristics
Preparations
Butter BastedSeared
Traits
From HeadQuick CookScarceSmallSweetTender
History
Fillet and portion packs of arctic char became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.
Coastal fisheries and markets sold arctic char whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named cheek portions.
Fillet and portion packs of arctic char became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.