Lemon sole is a flatfish, and is actually a member of the flounder family rather than the sole.

‘Lemon’ is also a bit of a misnomer, as contrary to popular belief, the flesh doesn’t taste like lemon at all. Instead, it’s theorised that the skin of lemon sole has a similar texture to its citrus counterpart, hence the connection.

Despite the trickery of the name, lemon sole is a lovely fish: texture-wise, the flesh is delicate and light, with a fine flavour.

Whole fillets do well fried in breadcrumbs and served with tartare sauce for a Friday night treat but can be delicious simply pan fried and served alongside some seasonal greens.

Facts

• Contains essential omega 3 fatty acids
• Sourced from sandy sea beds around Plymouth and Looe
• Available Jan-Oct
• Serve simply with brown butter

Please note that due to market conditions, sometimes dictated by the weather on rare occasions we may have to send you frozen fish, which could arrive partially-defrosted.

Storage & Preparation 

Fresh fish is best eaten straight away, or within 3 days.

In some cases, this product may be dispatched frozen and begin to defrost in transit. Therefore might not be suitable for home freezing.

Store in your refrigerator and pack with ice if possible.

To freeze; place the fish straight in the freezer upon delivery and aim to consume within 3 months.

TIP: Write the date on the packaging before freezing.

Do not re-freeze your fish after defrosting.

Origin & Nutrition