Skin

Fish

Skin

Ling skin is the grey-to-brown outer covering of the fillet. Scaled and patted dry, it crisps under high heat and protects the flesh while cooking. Left wet, it steams and sticks. Some cooks remove it for poaching and purees; others prize the crackle of skin-on pan-fried ling. Score lightly if it curls, and start skin-side down in a hot pan. Skin from stock frames also adds body to fumet. Discard any skin with strong off-odours.

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Unit

Characteristics

Preparations

CrispedFreshOn FilletStock

Traits

CrispableProtectiveScaly

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 175

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 13.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.84 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 5.49 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.27 g
  • Cholesterol 72.9 mg
  • Sodium 76.8 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 13.3 g
  • Water 73.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Skin-on cookery was standard for many North Atlantic white fish.

Restaurant plating emphasised crisp fish skin as texture contrast.

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