Large Megrim are generally available throughout the year, but because landings and sizes vary considerably, we're not currently taking online orders. We'd rather you didn't pay in advance if prices change or we need to adjust the weight slightly. If you'd like to pre-order Megrim, simply email us at info@passionateaboutfish.co.uk and we'll get your order booked in.

Megrim is one of the most underrated flatfish on our counter. Long prized by chefs throughout France and Spain, it has delicate white flesh, a wonderful sweet flavour and fine fillets that cook in minutes.

For years, much of the UK's Megrim catch was exported to Europe, where it remains highly sought after. More recently, British fishmongers and fishermen have been working hard to encourage people to rediscover this excellent fish for themselves.

You'll sometimes hear it referred to as 'Cornish Sole', a name many fishermen prefer because it better reflects the quality of the fish. Whatever you call it, Megrim is a superb eating fish and well worth trying if you've never tasted it before.

Its thin fillets make it perfect for quick, simple cooking and it's a wonderful alternative to more familiar flatfish such as Lemon Sole or Plaice.

One of the fishmonger's best-kept secrets.

Did You Know?
Megrim's scientific name, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis, is one of the longest and most tongue-twisting names on the fish counter!

For many years, British fishermen watched much of their Megrim catch head straight to France and Spain, where it was often considered more valuable than it was here in the UK. In an effort to encourage more people to try it, there have been several attempts to rename the fish over the years. Cornish fishermen have promoted the name 'Cornish Sole, while at one stage a major supermarket trialled the name Colin'.

Neither name really stuck - but thankfully the fish itself has endured.

Today, more and more customers are discovering what European chefs have known for years: Megrim is a truly excellent eating fish.

Proof that sometimes a fish's biggest challenge is simply its name.