Tail Cut

Fish

Tail Cut

Salmon tail-cut steak is a thinner cross-section from toward the tail—smaller diameter, less fat, faster cook. Useful for lighter appetites and for dishes where a full centre steak would be too rich or large. Cook hotter and shorter than centre steaks; consider a marinade or glaze because the leaner meat has less self-basting fat. Good for teriyaki-style glazing and oven finishing.

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PortionPrep ReadyQuick CookSeared CrustTail Cut

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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 145

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 6.64 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.7 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.44 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 56.8 mg
  • Sodium 76.1 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.3 g
  • Water 69.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.

History

Tail-end cross-cuts of salmon fed children and thrifty households when larger steaks went to guests.

Fish markets priced tail steaks below centre cuts, creating a clear retail hierarchy.

Value packs of tail-cut salmon steaks filled freezer aisles for budget weeknight meals.

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