Fish
Tomalley
Lobster tomalley is the soft green hepatopancreas in the body cavity—rich, mineral, and traditionally whisked into sauces or spread on toast. Flavour is stronger than muscle meat. Use sparingly in bisque or compound butter. Some diners avoid it; others consider it the prize. Keep very cold and use immediately when fresh.
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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 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
- Cholesterol 51.9 mg
- Sodium 78.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 20.1 g
- Water 70.3 g
- Energy 127 kcal
- Water 70.3 g
- Protein 20.1 g
- Fat 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
- Omega-3 0.76 g
- Vitamins 42.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.35 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.75 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.6 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.62 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 364 mg
- Major Minerals 363 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 51.9 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.35 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.75 · vitamin-b6: 0.43 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.6 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.62 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Tomalley of Lobster: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Coastal cooks used lobster tomalley as a natural thickener and flavour booster.
French and New England recipes folded tomalley into stews and sauces.
Chefs still use tomalley in house bisques while offering it optionally to guests.