Definition

Noun: A fish steak is a cross-sectional slice cut from a large, round-bodied fish, perpendicular to the backbone. It typically includes a segment of the central bone.

Usage

A fish steak is a specific cut of fish, distinguished from a fillet (which is boneless). It is suitable for grilling, baking, or pan-frying. - For dinner, we grilled salmon fish steaks seasoned with herbs. - The recipe calls for a one-inch thick tuna fish steak.

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary term: The term specifies both the cut and the cooking method it implies, often associated with firmer-fleshed fish.
  • Swordfish and halibut are commonly sold as fish steaks due to their size and texture.

Variants and Related Words

• Fish fillet: A boneless slice of fish cut lengthwise along one side of the backbone.
• Cutlet: A thin slice of meat, which can sometimes refer to a similar cut from fish but is more commonly associated with meat or poultry.

Synonyms

• Steak (when context clearly refers to fish, e.g., "salmon steak")
• Cross-cut
• Darne (a French culinary term for a fish steak)

Related Phrases

• Steak knife: A sharp knife often used for cutting fish or meat steaks.
• Steak house: A restaurant specializing in steaks, which may also serve fish steaks.

Noun

1. cross-section slice of a large fish