Fluke is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Fluke?

The scientific name of Fluke is Paralichthys dentatus.

Does Fluke have fins and scales?

Yes. Fluke has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Fluke sushi or sashimi?

If Fluke is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Fluke sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Fluke is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Fluke

Paralichthys dentatus

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The summer flounder or fluke is a marine flatfish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of the United States and Canada. It is especially abundant in waters from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

It's considered an excellent food fish, with firm, mild-tasting white flesh.

Summer flounder live in the western Atlantic from Nova Scotia to Florida, and they're especially abundant from North Carolina to Massachusetts. In spring they leave deep ocean water and move inshore to beaches, inlets, bays, estuaries, canals, and creeks, staying until autumn or early winter.

Also known as

Summer Flounder
Northern Fluke
Plaice

Kosher Fluke in foreign languages

Scientific	Paralichthys dentatus
Spanish	Falso Halibut del Canadá
French	Cardeau d'été
Russian	Летний паралихт
Chinese	大西洋牙鮃

Gallery

Fluke — Alive — Alive · New York (State). Forest, Fish and Game Commission / No restrictions

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. The summer flounder (fluke) has fins and scales.
Can be confused with the southern flounder, which lacks the eye-like spots.