Glossary - Fish
Sand Sole
Flat Fish
What are Sand Sole?
Sand sole is a delicate, sweet-tasting flatfish with fine white flesh and excellent versatility. Ideal for simple cooking techniques that allow its natural qualities to shine, it works particularly well in seasonal seafood dishes. A dependable choice for chefs seeking quality, value and consistency.
Latin Name
Pegusa lascaris
Seasonality
Generally available all year round
Alternatives
Turbot, Brill, or Halibut.
Turbot
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