Spawning takes place in spring and each female lays between 500,000 and 1,000,000 eggsDuring their first month of life the larvae are feed living organisms such as rotifers and brine shrimp. In aquaculture reproduction of turbot is carried out in hatcheries under closely controlled conditions. The mouth is large and with a prominent jaw. Its body is covered with distinctive bony tubercles. When lying flat turbot look to the left, keeping no bilateral symmetry. It is greenish grey in color and, like a chameleon, can adapt its coloring to that of the seabed. Turbot is a flat fish with a thick, circular body. It is also an excellent source of selenium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorous which assist in the functions of our immune system, maintenance of strong teeth, bones and supports metabolism. It is rich in healthy Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. This flat fish is a source of high quality and digestible proteins. It' is a chef's dream because when cooking it retains plenty of moisture which means it doesn't readily dry out. Turbot have an attractive subtle taste-of-the-sea flavor. Its flesh is bright white and firm with large flakes. Turbot is a favored flatfish for discerning chefs.
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