Cheek

Fish

Cheek

Marlin cheek is a sweet gelatinous nugget from the head—small yield, high pleasure. Sear or braise gently until just tender. Keep pieces whole. A cook’s treat in fishmonger and coastal cookery. Taste a scrap if quality seems uncertain before committing a whole batch.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshPreparedStewed

Traits

CheekCulinary PartDeep FlavourGelatinousRichSlow CookVersatile

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 132

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.74 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.01 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.99 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.07 g
  • Cholesterol 57.3 mg
  • Sodium 76 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.3 g
  • Water 73.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Cheek of Marlin: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved marlin inland as everyday protein, including named cheek portions.

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved marlin inland as everyday protein, including named cheek portions.

Coastal fisheries and markets sold marlin whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named cheek portions.

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