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English Sole is one of about a dozen types of flatfish which are caught by commercial fisheries on the US West Coast. Many of these are sold as "Sole" but they are actually a flounder.

English Sole Flavor Profile 

Like other flounders, English Sole has flesh with fine flakes, a firm texture and delicate flavor.

Alternate Names

California Sole, Lemon Sole, Pointed Nose Sole.  Flounder sold as sashimi or sushi is called Hirame.

English Sole Description (Parophrys vetulus)

English Sole are a small, right-eyed flounder with an average weight of under one pound.  They are light reddish-brown in color with a maximum length of 22 inches (55 cm) and maximum weight of 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg).  Some sources say that English Sole is in the top four of West Coast flatfish catches, while other sources say that it is primarily a by-catch fish. 

English Sole
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Archipelago Marine Research Ltd.

Fresh English Sole Availability

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English Sole Yield Percentage and Recovery

Item To Skn/On Fillets To Skn/Off Fillets Notes
Whole Undressed Head/On
   27% Fillets avg 1 - 2 oz
Whole Head/Off gutted   42%  
Skin/On Fillets      

 

Range & Habitat

English Sole are found along the US West Coast from the Baja California in Mexico to the Bering sea and Aleutian Islands.  They are found at depths of up to 1800 feet deep on soft, sandy and muddy bottoms.

English Sole Range
AquaMaps     Data sources: GBIF OBIS

 

Typical Wholesale Products

Fresh or frozen fillets averaging 1 to 2 oz.

 

English Sole Recipes

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English Sole Nutritional Information

based upon a 6 oz (171 grams) raw edible serving

* Calories/Calories from fat 156
* Protein grams 32.3
* Fat grams 2
* Saturated fat grams .49
* Sodium milligrams 139
* Cholesterol milligrams 82
* Omega-3 grams  
 

 

English Sole Sustainability Info

This window is a link to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program info on Sole.  Click on English Sole sustainability for specific info provided by Seafood Watch.

 

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