Rex Sole

Alternative Names: Witch sole, threadfin sole

Monterey Bay Recommendation: All best choice unless it is from British Columbia where it is still a good alternative.

Uses in Cooking: Bake, broil, deep fry, saute. Can be stuffed.

Similar Fish: Dover sole, gulf flounder, petrale sole

Description: These are considered to be one of the best flatfish with a firm flaky meat and a mildly sweet flavor.

Fun Facts: These fish never look good. Even healthy live specimens appear tattered, beat up, and ugly.