Head

Fish

Head

Mahi-mahi head is large and blunt, with modest cheek meat and good stock bones. Clean thoroughly; the head is more stock than steak. Some coastal cooks grill split heads, but most commercial value is in the body loins. Simmer for broth after removing gills. Pick any cheek meat as a cook’s bonus.

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Characteristics

Preparations

FreshSimmeredStock

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FlavourfulLargeModest MeatStock BaseStock Focus

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 108

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.74 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.97 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.05 g
  • Cholesterol 56.7 mg
  • Sodium 82.3 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 17.1 g
  • Water 73.2 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Heads were used locally for soups in tropical fisheries.

Export focus on fillets left heads for local stock use.

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