Lemon Sole (Sole fish)

Lemon Sole (Sole Fish) — Delicate, Mild & Perfect for Light Fry and Healthy Cooking | Fresh Delivery in Karachi

Lemon Sole — commonly known as Sole Fish — is a premium flatfish loved in Karachi for its very mild taste, soft texture, and clean white meat. Despite the name, it doesn’t taste like lemon; instead, it has a gentle, slightly sweet flavor that works beautifully with simple cooking methods.

Lemon Sole is ideal for light fry, pan-searing, butter lemon recipes, grilling, and baking. Its thin, delicate flesh cooks quickly and stays tender, making it a great choice for healthy meals, kids, elders, and anyone who prefers non-spicy, easy-to-digest fish. Because it’s naturally subtle, it pairs best with light seasoning rather than heavy masala.

At Anbar Fish Karachi, Lemon Sole is freshly sourced from coastal waters, hygienically cleaned, and delivered chilled across Karachi, so you enjoy premium flatfish quality without market hassle.

Similar Fish You May Like

If you enjoy Lemon Sole, you may also like:

• Tongue Fish (Patti Sole) – Similar delicate texture

• River Sole (Saul Fish) – Mild freshwater flatfish

• Halibut (Hajjam) – Premium white flatfish

Flavor Profile

Lemon Sole fish has a mild, sweet flavor but is milder than Rock Sole. They have the classic tender, fine-flaked white flesh which you expect from flat fish.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Lemon Sole, Darkfinned Flounder, Dover Sole
• Local Name: Sole
• Scientific Name: Laeops nigrescens

Habitat

Lemon Sole is a Sea fish that mainly lives in Demersal regions at approx. 220–238 m.

Catching Method

Lemon Sole fish is caught using Gillnets and Bottom Trawls.

Physical Attributes

Sole fish has Scales on the body. Like most flatfish, the Lemon sole has a rather peculiar look. It has a small head with small protruding eyes that are very close together and a small mouth. Body elliptical.

Color

They are usually various shades of reddish-brown, with a tinge of pink and orange, pink and green flecks and a white underside. The lemon sole fish has an orange patch behind its pectoral fin. The skin is very slimy and has an almost pearlescent shine to it.

Size

On average, Lemon Sole fish size range is 250 gram to 1 kg per fish. However, Other sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Sole fish is preferred for Boneless Fillets and Boneless Fingers

Approx. Cutting Yields

• Whole: 100%
• Gutted: 50%
• Headless and Gutted: 50%
• Slices: 48%
• Boneless: 33%

Why Lemon Sole Is a Favorite in Karachi

• Very mild, clean, non-fishy taste
• Soft, delicate white flesh
• Quick cooking with minimal oil
• Ideal for light and healthy meals
• Easy to eat with minimal bones
• Fresh, hygienically prepared in Karachi

Health Benefits of Lemon Sole Fish

• High in lean protein
• Naturally low in fat and calories
• Easy to digest and light on the stomach
• Supports heart-healthy diets
• Suitable for balanced, everyday nutrition

Best Ways to Cook Lemon Sole

Lemon Sole Fry – Lightly coated, quick shallow fry
Pan-Seared Sole – Butter, lemon & herbs
Light Grilled Sole – Simple and healthy
Tawa Sole Fish – Gentle heat, mild seasoning
Baked Sole – Clean, aromatic flavor

Cooking Tip: Lemon Sole cooks very fast. Use medium heat and avoid overcooking to keep the flesh tender and moist.

Lemon Sole (Sole Fish) — FAQ