Halibut - top and bottom.

[Ken Jones]

Was reading an article on eating eastern flounder that said the "dark" or "top" side is thicker and more moist, while the "white" or "bottom" side is thinner and has a milder flavor. I can see the dark, top side of a halibut being thicker but never really noticed a difference in how fillets from the top or bottom differed in taste. Anyone see a difference?

 

[Makairaa]

Was reading an article on eating eastern flounder that said the "dark" or "top" side is thicker and more moist, while the "white" or "bottom" side is thinner and has a milder flavor. I can see the dark, top side of a halibut being thicker but never really noticed a difference in how fillets from the top or bottom differed in taste. Anyone see a difference?

The taste difference may be from people over cooking the thinner side. I never noticed a flavor difference personally.