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flounder	shrimp	sole

Check out the National guide or another region's guide for more recommendations:

New England

Gulf of Mexico

Pacific

If you like shrimp, try

• South Atlantic white shrimp

• Rock shrimp

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If you like crab or lobster, try

• Local stone crab or golden crab*

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If you like flounder or sole, try

• Local yellowtail snapper (FL)

• Local wreckfish

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We need your help. If you know of a local clean, green, safe seafood alternative not recommended in our regional guides, please send us the details and we'll look into adding it! Make a suggestion.

Facts that influenced our recommendations, including sources, can be found here.

These recommendations are intended as a general reference. They are not intended to provide specific medical advice, supplant any government warnings or otherwise prevent exposure to any health hazards associated with seafood. People should always follow proper acquisition, handling and cooking procedures of any seafood they prepare or consume.