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Platichthys flesus |
July: Intense feeding. Flounder actively hunts in nutrient-rich waters.
Completely harmless. Flounder is popular in Baltic and Black Sea coastal areas. Traditional dish in fishing villages — fried flounder with onions.
Left-eyed flatfish with both eyes on one side. Lives in coastal seas and estuaries. Feeds on small bottom organisms and fry.
Bottom fishing with worms, shrimp, or mollusks Shore or boat rod fishing Using light bottom rigs and leaders
Best caught during spring-summer low tides. Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms. Bites well after storms and on cloudy days.
Average weight: 1 kg
Flat shape simplifies filleting. Skin is tough, often removed before cooking. Meat is white, firm, and nearly boneless. Valuable commercial fish.
Fillet: Frying, baking, braising
Belly: Frying, fish soup
Belly: Frying, fish soup
Pan-Fried Flounder (Frying)
Quick traditional dish with crispy crust
Quick traditional dish with crispy crust
1. Clean and slice the flounder.
2. Dredge in flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Fry 4–5 minutes each side in oil.
2. Dredge in flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Fry 4–5 minutes each side in oil.
Baked Flounder with Lemon (Baking)
Delicate meat with citrus and herb aroma
Delicate meat with citrus and herb aroma
1. Place fillet in dish, season and add lemon.
2. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.
3. Serve with potatoes or vegetables.
2. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.
3. Serve with potatoes or vegetables.
Flounder Fillet in Cream Sauce (Braising)
Tender fillet with rich flavor
Tender fillet with rich flavor
1. Sauté onions, add cream and spices.
2. Place fillet and braise for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with rice.
2. Place fillet and braise for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with rice.