Fish
Head
Langoustine head includes the carapace, tomalley-rich interior, and small claw bases—material rich in flavour for stock, bisque, and sauces rather than large meat portions. Roasting heads before simmering deepens sweetness; a quick crush helps release juices. In some markets heads are left on whole animals for grill presentation. Simmer with shell and aromatics for bisque base, strain carefully for grit, and mount with cream or butter if wanted. Avoid long hard boils that cloud and bitter the liquor. Fresh heads spoil faster than frozen tails—use the day of purchase or freeze promptly for stock.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 4.62 g
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.89 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.97 g
- Cholesterol 54.7 mg
- Sodium 81.2 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 17.6 g
- Water 75.7 g
- Energy 111 kcal
- Water 75.7 g
- Protein 17.6 g
- Fat 4.62 g
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.89 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.97 g
- Omega-3 0.79 g
- Vitamins 38 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.57 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
- Minerals 365 mg
- Major Minerals 363 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 54.7 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.57 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.62 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.2 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.5 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·
Minerals
Heads mix lean meat, collagen, and small fat deposits—great for stock more than pure macros.
History
Head meat and head cheeses used the whole animal in thrifty cookery.