Plaice is one of the most popular flatfish, prized for its sweet and mild flavour.

With mottled brown skin covered in orange spots, plaice camouflages itself on the seabed. It spends most of its time lying in wait for unsuspecting crustaceans to scuttle by and become lunch.

Because of its relative inactivity, the flesh of plaice of wonderfully soft and flaky and can be used in all manner of ways, including fish tacos or fish and chips for those who favour crunch, or baked whole, simply with lemon and parsley butter for a lovely main course.

Facts

• Sourced from sandy sea beds near Looe and Plymouth
• Great source of vitamin B1
• Available April-Jan
• Serve lightly battered or breaded

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