Summer Flounder

Paralichthys dentatus

Also Known As

Flounder, Fluke, Northern fluke, Hirame

U.S. wild-caught summer flounder is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Year-round. Summer flounder is sold whole and in fillets and is available fresh or frozen.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Maine to North Carolina.

Taste

Skin is edible. Meat has a delicate flavor.

Texture

Flaky and fine.

Color

White.

Health Benefits

Flounder is a good low-fat source of B vitamins and niacin.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 100 g (raw)
Amount per serving
Calories 91
Protein 18.84 g
Fat, total 1.19 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.283 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 48 mg
Selenium 32.7 mcg
Sodium 81 mg

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