Fish Eel to Flounder
Eel
Anguilla Anguilla
Description
Eels are a river fish often sold live, small young ones are sold as elvers.
Cooking
Boil, steam, braise or fry.
Season: Available all year, but best from September to January.
See also: Jellied Eels or Collared Eel
Flounder
Platichthys flesus
Description
European flounder or fluke, doesn't have a great flavour, but winter and summer flounder are better tasting.
Cooking
Sold whole or as fillets.
Grill, fry or poach.
Season: Available throughout the year.
See also: Boiled Flounders
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