Cod Loins are the Fillet Mignon prime cut of a cod fish! ... It is therefore possible to buy the cod loin, which is cut from the middle section or fattest part of the fillet. The pearly white loins are the thickest part of the fillet, and it offers the most moist and succulent texture that gets flaky after being baked.

What is the difference between cod and cod loin?

Cod fillets are vertical cuts from the body, starting at the backbone and working down to the belly. Cod loins are thick fillets cut from larger fish, and chiefly comprise the main section of fillet above the fish's lateral line, which starts behind the head and ends behind the dorsal fin.

What is a loin on a fish?

DEFINITION: A cut, normally of uniform thickness, with no taper and no bones. Loins are taken from large fish like tuna, swordfish or shark, cut from the backbone lengthwise into quarters. Flatfish like halibut and sole are typically not loined.