Cheek

Fish

Cheek

Dover Sole 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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Preparations

CookedFreshPreparedRoastedSimmeredStewed

Traits

CheekFull FlavourPortionPrep ReadyRichSlow CookTraditional

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 94.9

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 2.11 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.43 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.83 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.85 g
  • Cholesterol 55.9 mg
  • Sodium 75.5 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19 g
  • Water 70.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Cheek of Dover Sole: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Fillet and portion packs of dover sole became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.

Coastal fisheries and markets sold dover sole whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named cheek portions.

Fillet and portion packs of dover sole became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.

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