Common sole is a flatfish with fine, white, delicate flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. It is one of the most prized fish in classic French and Spanish cuisine, and is often the most expensive fish at the market. The classic preparation is meunière — dusted in flour and pan-fried in butter with lemon. It is typically sold whole or as fillets and requires careful, gentle cooking.
Names by country
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sole | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Dover sole | Dover sole is the premium variety — highly prized in the UK |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Lenguado | |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Lenguado | |
| 🇫🇷France | Soleprimary | Sole meunière is one of the great classic dishes of French cuisine |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Lenguado | |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Linguado | |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Linguado |
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