Plaice
Flatfish with orange spots, mild and affordable.
- Full season : from May to November
- Avoid : from January to March
- Scientific name : Pleuronectes platessa
Choosing well
Bright orange spots: the sharper they are, the fresher it is.
Sustainable fishing
Well managed in the Channel and North Sea.
Did you know?
It is born swimming upright; one eye then moves to the other side.
Cooking ideas
- Pan-fried whole
- Baked with lemon butter
- As breaded goujons