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Buy Dab fish or Dab filet

Fjordpol As is one of the largest processors of Dab. We provide imports and exports both within and outside Europe. So if you want to buyDab(Limanda Limanda) look no further than the experienced fishermen and fish processors of Fjordpol As.

  • ✅ Sustainably and transparently processed.
  • ✅ Fast delivery, frozen and/or freshly packaged.
  • ✅ Real-time processing updates.
  • ✅ From procurement to finished product in-house.

Options & Packaging of Dab

Dab is a tasty and accessible flatfish that fits perfectly within Fjordpol As's assortment. This fish from the North Sea is valued for its fine meat, mild taste and excellent value for money. Thanks to our experience in flatfish processing and an efficient production process, we can supply dab in a variety of processing forms - tailored to the needs of the catering industry, wholesalers and exporters alike.

  • Whole (with or without skin)
  • - In various weights
  • - individually quick frozen and fresh
  • Filet (with or without skin):
  • - In various weights
  • - single or double
  • - individually quick frozen and fresh
  • - Breaded and/or Pre-fried

Whole

  • Bulk 5–20 kg carton box
  • Bulk 6–20 kg Polystyrene box
  • Individually vacuum packed by piece and chain

Filet

  • Bulk 5–20 kg cardboard box
  • Bulk 3–20 kg Polystyrene box
  • Individually vacuum packed by piece and chain
  • Retail bag 500–1000 g
  • Retail boxes 250–500 g

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Processing of Dab Fish and Dab Fillet into fresh and frozen products

At Fjordpol, dab is processed in an efficient and food-safe manner. The fish is filleted, skinned or sold whole, depending on market demand. Dab is relatively small in size, but has a fine texture and mild flavor, making it popular in traditional dishes and fish packages. Processing takes place under strict quality controls (BRC, IFS), with options for fresh and frozen offerings, including private label packaging. Breaded variants are also produced for industrial or foodservice customers.

Import of Dab Fish and Dab Fillet to Norway

Dab is a native flatfish commonly found in the North Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. Fjordpol buys dab mainly through Dutch, Belgian and German fish auctions, including Urk, IJmuiden, Vlissingen and Lauwersoog. The fish is usually landed as day-fresh whole fish, often as bycatch from mixed bottom fishing. Close cooperation with local fishermen and auctions allows Fjordpol to source dab in sufficient volumes and grades, focusing on freshness and catch from reliable origins.

Export of Fresh Dab Fish and Dab Fillet to wholesalers within & outside Europe

Fjordpol exports dab mainly to Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and Eastern European countries, where it is valued for its accessibility and competitive price-quality ratio. Dab is supplied as whole fish, fillets or convenience products, both fresh and frozen. Thanks to streamlined logistics and flexible product presentation, Fjordpol can offer dab to a variety of customers, from catering wholesalers to supermarkets. The fish also plays a role in promoting lesser-known, sustainable fish species within Europe.

Dab

Limanda Limanda

  • Quality:Freshly delivered daily
  • Method of capture:Twinrig
  • Origin: Entire North Sea Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dab

Dab is a small flatfish found mainly in the North Sea. It has a brown, sometimes slightly mottled back, a white-yellow belly and rough skin, especially on the back. The eyes are on the right side of the body. Dab is often confused with plaice, but is smaller and has a tougher skin without conspicuous orange dots.

Dab is caught mainly from the beach, pier or boat with:

  • Bottom lines with short side lines
  • Hook size 2–4, using ragworm, bait, or pieces of shrimp
  • On sandy bottoms, where dab hunts on the seabed
  • Most active during rising or falling tide in autumn and winter

Dab is suitable for simple, quick preparations such as:

  • Oven dishes with dab and vegetables
  • Fried dab fillet in butter with lemon
  • Breaded or tempura-style dab
  • Braised dab with white wine and herbs

Feature Dab Plaice
SizeSmallerLarger
SkinRougher, without orange dotsSmoother, with orange dots
TasteFirmer, more robustSofter, milder
Common useAffordable alternative to plaicePremium flatfish in many dishes

Yes, dab is a sustainable choice. It is not overfished, grows quickly, and is abundant in the North Sea. Dab caught using methods with minimal bycatch is considered environmentally responsible.

Cleaning: Cut open the belly and remove the intestines.
Filleting: Cut along the bone from the head to the tail. The skin can be tough, so work carefully.
You can also fry dab whole — the meat then easily comes off the bone.

No, dab is not suitable for eating raw like sushi. The flesh is thin and may contain parasites if not cooked. Always prepare dab by frying, steaming or poaching.

Dab lives mainly in the North Sea, the Wadden Sea and along the South Holland and Zeeland coasts. It is also caught near piers and harbours such as IJmuiden and Scheveningen.

Dab has a mild, slightly firmer flavor than plaice or sole. It’s less refined than sole but tastier than many cheaper flatfish, with firm meat ideal for frying and deep-frying.

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