The sides of the salmon are separated from the ribs and backbone,
producing two long portions of meat. A fillet of salmon may contain
a single set of large bones, depending on the type of cut.
Portions:
A fillet is cut transversally into smaller portions.
Steaks:
The entire salmon (without the head or tail)
is cut transversally through the backbone, producing portions of
about one inch in thickness.
Salmon
Mignon:
This
is a boneless Steak. "Salmon Mignon" is two de-boned
salmon fillets are held together with a mesh specially designed
for cooking and then cut into steak-size portions.