We don't see Witch Sole every day, but whenever good-sized fish become available, we make sure we buy them.

One of our favourite flatfish, Witch Sole has a wonderfully delicate flavour and fine texture that makes it a real treat to eat. It's a slender fish with elegant fillets and a sweet, subtle flavour that appeals to customers looking for something a little different.

In fact, Witch Sole has developed quite a following amongst our regular customers. Whenever it appears in our WhatsApp Community updates, there are usually a few people keen to stock up before it disappears again.

Although it's not as well known as Dover Sole, Plaice or Lemon Sole, those who discover Witch Sole often become lifelong fans. It's a fantastic example of why some of the lesser-known species deserve far more attention than they receive.

Witch Sole can be cooked on the bone or filleted and is equally suited to simple suppers or more elegant seafood dishes.

If you'd like to pre-order some, simply email info@passionateaboutfish.co.uk and we'll do our best to source it for you. If availability is limited, we'll keep you updated and help you choose an alternative.

Delicate, elegant and one of the fishmonger's best-kept secrets.

Did You Know?
Despite its name, Witch Sole has nothing to do with witches! The name is thought to originate from an old Scots word 'wiche' meaning 'pliant' or 'bendable', referring to the fish's thin, flexible body.

Witch Sole is closely related to Megrim and the two species are often confused, although Witch Sole tends to have a finer texture and more delicate flavour.

Its scientific name, cynoglossus, translates as 'dog's tongue' - a reference to the fish's distinctive elongated shape.

While it may not enjoy the fame of Dover Sole, many fishmongers consider Witch Sole one of the finest eating flatfish regularly landed around the UK coast.

Proof that some of the best fish on the counter are also the least well known.