Fish
Cheek
Coley cheek from the head is sweet and gelatinous—tiny yield, top flavour. Sear or braise just tender; serve as a special. Save clean trimmings for stock, crumbs or compound butters when they suit the ingredient.
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CookedFreshPreparedRoastedSimmeredStewed
Traits
CheekFull FlavourPortionPrep ReadyRichSlow CookTraditional
History
Fillet and portion packs of coley became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.
Coastal fisheries and markets sold coley whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named cheek portions.
Fillet and portion packs of coley became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.