Fish

Fillet

Brill fillet is a side of flesh lifted from the frame—the most convenient cooking form. It shows firm pearly white flesh with delicate sweetness close to turbot, thinner fillets. Skin may be left on for crisping or removed for delicate poaching. Pan-fry, grill, bake, or steam until just opaque; overcooking dries lean fish quickly. Season simply with salt, citrus, herbs, or butter sauce. Check for remaining pin bones before service.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Dark Side

Head End

Tail

Top Side

Characteristics

Preparations

BakedFreshGrilledPan FriedPoachedRawRoastedWhole

Traits

BonelessEven ThicknessFine GrainLeanMildPremiumQuick Cook

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 137

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 4.31 g
Saturated Fat 1.02 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.99 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.06 g
Cholesterol 57.2 mg
Sodium 78.7 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22 g
Water 68.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 137 kcal
Water 68.4 g
Protein 22 g
Fat 4.31 g
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.99 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2.06 g
  - Omega-3 0.82 g
Vitamins 38.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.58 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 324 mg
- Major Minerals 323 mg
  - Calcium 32 mg
  - Sodium 78.7 mg
  - Potassium 212 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 57.2 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.58 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.62 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.3 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.5 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 78.65 · Potassium: 212 · Calcium: 32 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

1800

Fishmongers standardised boneless fillets for urban households and restaurants.

1950

Frozen and tray-packed fillets made portioned fish a supermarket default.

2000

Chefs emphasised skin-on searing and precise doneness for premium white-fish fillets.