Dab
A small, tender, cheap flatfish, pan-fried whole.
- Full season: from June to November
- Avoid: from February to April
- Scientific name: Limanda limanda
Choosing well
Dark side rough to the touch; it should be stiff.
Sustainable fishing
Plentiful in the Channel and North Sea.
Did you know?
Its skin is as rough as a file (“lime” in French), hence its name.
Cooking ideas
- Pan-fried in butter
- Fillets meunière
- As breaded goujons