Sole-Dover Sole (Pacific)

Pacific Dover Sole Flavor Scale

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Pacific Dover Sole Flavor Profile

 Like other Flounders, Pacific Dover Sole has a mildly sweet flavor with tender, small flakes.

Alternate Names

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Description

 Pacific Dover Sole are actually a Flounder, not a Sole, but are called "Sole" because the term is more marketable.

Range & Habitat

 Pacific Dover Sole range from Baja California to the Bering Sea and dwell at depths between 2000-3000 feet deep.

Typical Wholesale Products

 Whole, Dressed, H&G, Fillets

Fresh Pacific Dover Sole Availability

Fresh seafood availability chart: green areas show peak availability, light green show limited availability, gray indicates not available fresh.  Frozen available all year long. 

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Pacific Sole Yield Percentage

Item	To Skn/On Fillets	To Skn/Off Fillets	Notes
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Pacific Dover Sole Nutritional Information based upon a 6 oz (171 grams) raw edible serving.  * Calories/Calories from fat 156 * Protein grams  32.3 * Fat grams  2.04 * Saturated fat grams  .485 * Sodium milligrams  56 * Cholesterol milligrams  82 * Omega-3 grams  .3

 

Additional Resources:

National Marine Fisheries Service	Seafood Watch