About Lemon Sole (Microstomus Kitt )
Lemon sole can grow up to 65 cm in lenght and around 3 kilos in weight. They can reach 23 years in age.
It is a bottom-dwelling fish which can stay at 10 - 200 meters depths.

Nutritional Value:
Sole is a very good source of protein. Its fat content can vary considerably and thus also the quantity of omega-3 fatty acids.

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids 16,3
Protein 14,8
Fat 0,5
Glycogen <0,1

 

Diet
Feeds on a variety of small invertebrates, but polychaetes seem to dominate. Apparently they do not feed in wintertime.

Use
Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, fried, broiled, microwaved and baked

Lemon sole fishing areas

Source: www.fishbase.org

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