Skin

Fish

Skin

Catfish skin protects the fillet and, when scaled and dried well, crisps into a brittle savoury sheet. Fat just beneath bastes the flesh during skin-on cooking. Pat thoroughly dry, start skin-side down in a hot pan, and hold flat for even contact. Discard skin that is slimy or torn beyond use.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CracklingFreshFriedPeeledRoastedStockZested

Traits

CollagenOuter LayerProtectiveSometimes Edible

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 186

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 14.8 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.02 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 5.99 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.74 g
  • Cholesterol 81.1 mg
  • Sodium 75.2 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 13.2 g
  • Water 68.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Crisp fish skin became a deliberate textural goal in restaurant cookery.

Dehydrated fish-skin snacks appeared on bar menus.

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