Fish

Dorsal

Salmon dorsal fillet sits toward the back of the side—often firmer and slightly leaner than the belly half. The grain runs long; it slices cleanly for neat steaks, tataki, and pan portions that hold shape. Cook a shade less aggressively than belly pieces so the leaner muscle does not dry. Excellent for en papillote, light curing, and any method where a tidy rectangular portion matters more than maximum fat.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshGrilledPan FriedPreparedRawRoastedWhole

Traits

DorsalFine GrainLeanPortionPrep Ready

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 201

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 0.94 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.05 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.66 g
Cholesterol 52.4 mg
Sodium 80.9 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.1 g
Water 68.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 201 kcal
Water 68.4 g
Protein 20.1 g
Fat 11 g
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 5.66 g
  - Omega-3 2.26 g
Vitamins 51 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.96 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.69 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 11.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 11.3 µg
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 412 mg
- Major Minerals 411 mg
  - Calcium 50 mg
  - Sodium 80.9 mg
  - Potassium 280 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Cholesterol 52.4 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.96 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.69 · vitamin-b6: 0.39 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 11.4 · vitamin-d: 11.3 · vitamin-e: 1.4 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 80.87 · Potassium: 280 · Calcium: 50 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

1200

Butchery traditions separated the firmer dorsal salmon flesh for different cures than the belly.

1850

Commercial cutters labelled dorsal salmon portions for smoked sides and uniform steak packs.

2000

Chefs specified dorsal cuts when they wanted leaner salmon for raw and seared dishes.