Healthy Food Database
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:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.3
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* 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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