Healthy Food Database

Flounder
Flounders are a flatfish. They generally have a delicate to medium flavour. Generally 20 - 25 cm long.

Note about amines: Fresh seafood has low amine levels, but when older than two days the amine content rises to moderate, and any fish that has been frozen has high levels.
Category: Seafood - Finfish
In Season: Spring Summer
To Buy:
Buy from the fish market. Look for fish with good colour and lustre, firm flesh, and pleasant, fresh sea smell.
To Store:
Wrap fillets or cutlets in plastic wrap or place in a covered container. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or you can freeze for up to 6 months.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
Flounders are often served whole and can either be boned-out, or served with the bones left in to provide an appearance. Recommended grilled with a light brush of olive oil and lemon.

Nutrition per Per serve:

Weight (grams):
160
Carbohydrates, g:
0.0
Fat (g):
1.9
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.3
Vitamin B2:
Magnesium:
Sodium:
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Energy (kJ):
553
Protein (g):
28.4
Saturated Fat, g :
0.5
Vitamin B1:
Niacin (B3):
Phosphorus:
Amines:
Low
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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