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Megrim Sole

Flat Fish

What is a Megrim Sole?

Megrim sole are the economy version of the sole family. They are often landed as a by-catch with dover sole and lemon sole. Megrims are a fairly deep water fish with delicious tender meat.

Megrim offers a mild taste.

Latin Name

Species of Lepidorhombus Whiffogonia

Available as

Wild, Fresh

Found in

North East Atlantic

Megrim Sole

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Popular Megrim Sole Questions

Is megrim sole sustainable?

Stocks of Megrim are healthy and current fishing levels are considered to be sustainable.

What is a megrim sole?

Megrim sole is also known as a Cornish sole, this flatfish lives in deep water and are commonly caught off the cornish coast.

How many eyes does a Dover sole have?

The dover sole has two eyes on the same side of its head.

What does megrim sole taste like?

Firm fish with a very similar to Dover sole but less in price.

Megrim Sole

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