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Lemon Flounder
B tier
Lemon flounder is a market synonym used for Microstomus kitt and occasionally for similar mild flatfishes sold beside lemon sole. It stresses the flounder-family softness and mildness rather than any citrus taste. Flesh is white, tender, and clean—ideal when you want a gentler plate than plaice or a cheaper alternative to Dover sole. Flour and pan-fry, bake under crumbs, or steam with herbs. Because the structure is delicate, avoid aggressive sauces and long holds under heat lamps. Fresh lemon flounder should look bright and smell of the sea only.
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British trade used lemon flounder as an alternate name for lemon sole landings.
Export labels sometimes preferred lemon flounder for clarity abroad.
Restaurant menus mixed lemon sole and lemon flounder terminology.
Species labelling campaigns encouraged scientific names alongside folk titles.