Fish
Yellowtail Flounder
B tier
Yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea) is a small-to-medium North-West Atlantic flatfish with mild white flesh and a soft flake, once a major commercial species on Georges Bank and nearby grounds. It remains a clean-tasting frying and baking fish when fresh or carefully frozen. The yellow-tinged tail edge aids identification. Pan-fry, deep-fry, or bake with light seasoning. Portions are often thinner than fluke—watch the clock. Good for fish sandwiches and everyday whitefish plates rather than long grill sessions.
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Georges Bank fleets heavily targeted yellowtail flounder for US markets.
Canadian and US landings made yellowtail a common frozen flatfish.
Stock collapses reduced yellowtail flounder commercial volumes.
Strict management kept yellowtail flounder a carefully limited product.