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American Dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides)
A flat fish belonging to the Pleuronectidae family, so related to Plaice, Flounders and Dabs.
They grow to about 70cm in the Western Atlantic, where they are popular; the Eastern Atlantic variety is much smaller - about 30cm being the norm. so although abundant around Scotland, Iceland and Norway, is not in great demand.
If you find one on your fishmonger"s slab, they are good pan-fried with a little butter.
If you enjoy cooking take a minute to look at ‘Simon Scrutton Cookery Classes’ on Google – and learn how to make top class bistro-style dishes. Suitable for beginners upwards.
They grow to about 70cm in the Western Atlantic, where they are popular; the Eastern Atlantic variety is much smaller - about 30cm being the norm. so although abundant around Scotland, Iceland and Norway, is not in great demand.
If you find one on your fishmonger"s slab, they are good pan-fried with a little butter.
If you enjoy cooking take a minute to look at ‘Simon Scrutton Cookery Classes’ on Google – and learn how to make top class bistro-style dishes. Suitable for beginners upwards.