Tail Cut

Fish

Tail Cut

Cod tail-cut steak is a smaller-diameter cross-section from toward the tail—leaner, quicker, and thriftier than centre steaks. Good for lighter plates and for dishes finished with sauce. Cook hot and short; glaze or crumb helps. Expect slightly firmer texture near the tail structure.

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Traits

PortionPrep ReadyQuick CookSeared CrustTail Cut

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 104

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 1.16 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.24 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.47 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.45 g
  • Cholesterol 53.2 mg
  • Sodium 84.5 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.3 g
  • Water 76 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Tail-end cod steaks fed thrifty households when centre cuts sold at a premium.

Markets priced tail steaks below centre cuts of cod.

Value packs of tail-cut cod filled budget freezer ranges.

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