Fish
Tail
Rainbow Trout tail fillet tapers and cooks fast—useful for small servings, fishcakes, and dishes that want thin pieces. Fat is lower; watch the thin edge. Fold ends under for even pan heat, or flake cooked tail into salads. Do not expect centre-cut showpiece flake; use the cut’s speed and thrift.
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History
Tail pieces of rainbow trout went to household pots when mid-sides were sold.
Processors used rainbow trout tails for smoked trimmings and croquettes.
Retail tail-end rainbow trout fillets offered a lower price for weeknight fish.