(Errex Zachirus)

English Sole

Other names
Lemon Sole

Availability
Year round

Depth of catch
From the surface to fathoms

Characteristics
Sandy brown with occasional spots, the English Sole, which lives from the Bering Sea to Baja California, may migrate up to 700 miles along the ocean bottom. It is one of the top three Flatfishes in terms of pounds caught by commercial trawlers. English Sole has white flesh, with a very delicate texture.

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

How to store
Whole fishshould be buried in ice with the belly cavity full of ice, since this is where deterioration happens most quickly. (Ice will slow this deterioration).Give adequate drainage to prevent accumulation of water around the fish. This helps avoid a build-up of bacteria, and preserves the fish's moisture, nutrients and structural integrity.