Lemons’ have an oval body; more rounded than a Dover, with a lighter, yellowy-brown dark side. They are more closely related to Plaice than Dover Sole.

Ranging in size from 230g–1kg, this sole has a sweet, delicate flesh, ideal for any sole recipes, and work especially well with creamy white wine sauces.

As well as being a great fish cooked on the bone, fillets are always popular, and are great for rolling around a filling (delice) then steaming or baking. Whilst found in the Eastern Atlantic and North Sea, Lemon Sole from the UK’s south coast is generally considered the best, and often commands a higher price.

A popular fish on Christmas menus.