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Winter Flounder
B tier
Winter flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) is a right-eyed North-West Atlantic flatfish with soft, fine white flesh and a very mild flavour. Smaller and more delicate than summer flounder, it shines in gentle pan-frying and classic New England baked preparations. Stocks have fluctuated; available fish deserve careful cooking. Dredge lightly and cook quickly in butter, or bake with crumbs. The soft structure falls apart if flipped roughly. Winter flounder is excellent for simple home fish dinners where subtlety beats density.
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Winter flounder supported New England coastal diets in cold months.
Commercial and small-boat fisheries landed winter flounder for local markets.
Stock declines reduced winter flounder abundance in many areas.
Recovery efforts and local demand kept winter flounder on regional menus.