Fish
Cheek
Red Snapper cheek from the head is sweet and gelatinous—tiny yield, top flavour. Sear or braise just tender; serve as a special. Save clean trimmings for stock, crumbs or compound butters when they suit the ingredient.
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CheekFull FlavourPortionPrep ReadyRichSlow CookTraditional
History
Fillet and portion packs of red snapper became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.
Coastal fisheries and markets sold red snapper whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named cheek portions.
Fillet and portion packs of red snapper became standard supermarket seafood, including named cheek portions.