Cheek

Fish

Cheek

Flounder cheek from the head is sweet and gelatinous—tiny yield, top flavour. Sear or braise just tender; serve as a special. Taste a scrap if quality seems uncertain before committing a whole batch.

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Characteristics

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 129

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.24 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol 57.3 mg
  • Sodium 79.8 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19.2 g
  • Water 69.1 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

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

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

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

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