Fish
Belly
Belly of Striped Bass is the richer lower flank—more fat and softer texture than the loin. Prize cut on oilier species; still moister than loin on lean white fish. Score skin so the piece cooks flat. As a belly section of fillet, portion for even cooking and clear labelling. Keep striped bass belly iced until cooking; pat dry for browning, and stop when just opaque. Grilling, roasting whole, and pan-searing suit the cut. Season with salt, acid, and fat that frame large moist white flakes.
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BraisedCookedCrispedCuredFreshGrilledPan FriedPreparedRawRoastedWhole
Traits
BellyFine GrainLeanPortionPrep ReadyRichSlow Cook Or Crisp
History
Coastal cooks portioned striped bass into belly pieces for even cooking and trade.
Filleting lines and frozen packs made belly of striped bass available inland.
Restaurants standardised specialty belly portions of striped bass for plate timing.