Collar

Fish

Collar

Salmon collar is the fatty band behind the gills—bone, skin, and rich meat for high-heat cooking. The cut is marbled and irregular, so edges crisp while meat near the bone stays moist. Salt generously and grill or broil until the skin blisters. Serve with citrus, ponzu, or a sharp pickle to cut the oil. Eat with fingers if the presentation allows; the best bites sit in the pockets between bone and skin where fat renders into the flesh.

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Cure FriendlyFattyFlavourfulRobustUndervalued

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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

Calories 194

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.02 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.06 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.69 g
  • Cholesterol 52.6 mg
  • Sodium 80.8 mg
  • Salt 0.21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.5 g
  • Water 71 g
Detailed nutrients

Collar of Salmon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

Grading systems

Grades are placed along a shared scale so systems can be compared side by side.

Japan

Sashimi Grade

History

Pacific Northwest and Japanese coastal cooks grilled salmon collars over open fire after butchery.

JP

Sushi bars popularised kama (collar) as an affordable, flavourful alternative to centre loin.

Western restaurants began listing salmon collar on menus as a shareable grilled special.

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