What kind of fish is petrale sole?

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1. What kind of fish is petrale sole?
2. Where do they catch petrale sole?
3. Is petrale sole in season?
4. Is petrale sole a good fish?
5. Is Dover sole low in mercury?
6. Can petrale sole be frozen?
7. Why you shouldn't freeze fish?
8. How long does sole last in the freezer?
9. How long does sole last in the fridge?
10. Is Dover sole fishy smelling?
11. Are microwaves radioactive?

What kind of fish is petrale sole?

Petrale sole is a right-eyed flounder (both eyes are on its right side), with an oval to round body. Its upper side is uniform light to dark brown, and its underside is white, sometimes with pink traces.

Where do they catch petrale sole?

Petrale sole is a right-eyed flounder found along ocean bottom off the Pacific coast. They range from Baja California up to Alaska and can be found at depths as far down as 1,370 feet, but are most commonly found between 330 and 500 feet deep.

Is petrale sole in season?

IN SEASON -- The Sweet, Simple Perfection of Sole. Feb. ... Both petrale and rex sole are signature fish of the Bay Area, found in restaurants and at better fish counters.

Is petrale sole a good fish?

But although other fish may compare with petrale, none surpass it. Petrale sole is as good as it gets. The flesh is fine-textured and delicately nutty. There's a tinge of sweetness.

Is Dover sole low in mercury?

While sole fish is low in mercury and generally considered safe to consume during pregnancy, it should still be limited to one to two times per week as part of an otherwise healthy and nutritious diet.

Can petrale sole be frozen?

This fish makes great fish and chips, fish stew, fish tacos, and sole meuniere. You can hold these fillets in your freezer for up to one year. Thawing Instructions: It is best to thaw our Frozen Wild Petrale Sole Fillets slowly under refrigeration. Thawing slowly keeps the fillets firm.

Why you shouldn't freeze fish?

As far as the freshness of the fish goes, freezing does nothing for you. It doesn't kill bacteria, just temporarily stops it's growth, so freezing inferior fish does not make it "safe". I used to think that all fish would be damaged by freezing. Fish is mostly made of water, and water expands during freezing.

How long does sole last in the freezer?

about 12 months

How long does sole last in the fridge?

Fatty fish, such as mackerel, along with any shellfish or smoked fish will keep for up to 2 months and leaner fish, such as sole, will keep for up to 6 months. Cook it: All cooked fish can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and the freezer for 4 to 6 months.

Is Dover sole fishy smelling?

Dover sole should smell fresh, slightly sweet and reminiscent of clean ocean water. An overpowering "fishy" odor or sourness indicates that your sole is past its prime.

Are microwaves radioactive?

Microwaves do not use x-rays or gamma rays, and they do not make food radioactive. Microwave ovens are designed so that the microwaves are contained within the oven itself.