Brill don't come much bigger than this example from the inshore trawler Guardian, skipper Tom McClure...
like most flatfish they have a top and bottom side, with both eyes on the upper, dark side. The minimum landing size, which all commercial vessels adhere to vigorously, is 30cm - overall length. Brill produce great meaty pure white fillets, a little more refined than turbot - many years ago British Airways sourced brill for their Concorde transatlantic flights from Heathrow to the USA from fish merchant Nick Howell. The fillets were considered the perfect portion for an in-flight meal aboard their fleet of 747s. For those special occasions, whole brill look superb when cooked on the bone and served at the table.
from his Fish Easy book - loads of quick and easy recipes using every ind of fish and shellfish.
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