Lemon Sole

Lemon sole has an oval body, with a light, yellowy-brown upper side. Ironically, this fish is not actually a sole but a member of the plaice family. Ranging in size from 230g to 1kg, they have sweet delicate flesh. Lemons are ideal for any sole recipes and work especially well with creamy white wine sauces.

As well as being a great fish cooked on the bone, fillets are always popular and are great for rolling around a filling (delice), then steaming or baking. While found in the eastern Atlantic and the North Sea, lemon sole from the south coast are generally considered the best and often command a higher price.

Adapted from Love Seafood

Stock Status
Lemon Sole stocks are currently under the “OK – needs improvement” rating of the MCS guide. Check with your local fishmonger for any concerns on the health of local stocks. Ensure that any whole fish you purchase is not below the minimum conservation size of 25cm.

Nutritional Information
Lemon Sole is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, Phosphorus, Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Iodine.