Arrowtooth Flounder

Other names
Turbot, French Sole, Long Jaw Flounder.

Availability
Year round

Depth of catch
30 to 600 fathoms (180 to 3,600 feet).

Characteristics
The Arrowtooth Founder lives from the Bering Sea to Santa Rosa Island, California. Its creamy white flesh is light, delicate, and cooks quickly. Care should be taken to avoid moisture loss, both in storage and in cooking.

Range of shelf life
Three to 7 days, depending on the quality of handling the fish has received.

How to store
Whole fish should be buried in ice with the belly cavity full of ice, since this is where deterioration happens most quickly. Adding ice to the belly slows this enzymatic process.