Head

Fish

Head

Ling head yields cheeks, collar meat, and gelatinous bits prized for stews and pick-picking, plus bones for stock. The head is large relative to the slim body. Eyes and gills should be removed or cleaned carefully; gill plates can turn stock bitter if left dirty. Simmer for soups, then pick meat, or roast split heads for a thrifty feast. Cheeks and collar are the culinary prizes within the head.

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Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshRoastedSimmeredStock

Traits

FlavourfulGelatinousStock And MeatTraditional

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 107

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.31 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.02 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.09 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.01 g
  • Cholesterol 54.8 mg
  • Sodium 83.8 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 17.9 g
  • Water 71.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Heads mix lean meat, collagen, and small fat deposits—great for stock more than pure macros.

History

Fish heads were standard soup and stew ingredients in coastal Europe.

Cheek and collar meat from heads regained menu attention.

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