Buy Brill Fish or Brill Fillet
Neerlandia Urk is one of the largest processors of Brill. We provide imports and exports both within and outside Europe. So for a supplier of Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) , look no further than the experienced fishermen and fish processors of Neerlandia Urk.
✅A responsible choice: 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 Brill
Brill is a luxurious flatfish highly prized by top chefs and gourmets. With its firm structure, fine lamellae and mild, buttery taste, brill is ideally suited for high-quality culinary applications. At Neerlandia Urk, we supply brill of consistently top quality, carefully selected and processed to the highest standards.
As a specialist in flatfish, Neerlandia Urk offers brill in various processing forms, tailored to the needs of catering, wholesale and export markets.
Whole (with or without skin)
- In various weights
- Ready to eat
- individually quick frozen and fresh
Fillet (with or without skin)
- In various weights
- individually quick frozen and fresh
Whole
- Bulk 5-10 kg cardboard box
- Bulk 6-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed
Filet
- Bulk 5-10 kg carton box
- Bulk 6-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed
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Processing of Whole Brill Fish and Brill Fillet into fresh and frozen products
At Neerlandia, brill is processed in various product forms, including whole brill and brill fillets, both fresh and frozen. Processing is done with great care and according to strict quality standards to preserve the delicate flavor and firm texture of the brill. Because of this versatility, brill can be used for a variety of culinary applications, from grilling to baking and poaching. The products are packaged with attention to freshness and optimal shelf life, matching the high standards Neerlandia strives for.
Import of Brill Bish and Brill Fillet to the Netherlands
Neerlandia imports brill mainly from the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, through Dutch and Belgian fish auctions. Thanks to close partnerships with reliable suppliers, brill is brought in fresh, chilled immediately after catching and selected for quality and freshness. Brill is an exclusive flatfish that is particularly well available in season, allowing Neerlandia to meet the demand of gourmets and the catering industry that value fresh, flavorful fish.
Export of Whole Brill Fish and Brill Fillet to wholesalers within & outside Europe
Neerlandia exports brill mainly to Southern European countries such as Italy, Spain and France, where this fish is highly appreciated in gourmet cuisine. There is also growing interest in brill in Northern Europe, partly due to the trend towards sustainable and special types of fish. The export products consist of both whole fish and fillets, and are supplied in fresh and frozen varieties. Through efficient logistics and fast delivery, Neerlandia is responding to the wishes of international customers, resulting in brill increasingly appearing on menus throughout Europe.
Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
Quality
Freshly delivered daily
Method of capture
Twinrig
Origin
Entire North Sea coast
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Brill(Scophthalmus rhombus) is a flat predatory fish in the turbot family. It is a flatfish with a round shape, smooth skin without scales and a light brown color with spots. Brill lives on sand and mud bottoms of the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Brill has firm, white fish meat that does not fall apart easily. Popular preparation methods are:
Grilling, especially of fillets
Baking in butter with lemon
Poaching in fish stock or white wine
Oven preparation with herbs and vegetables
Steaming, which preserves fine flavor well
| Feature | Brill | Turbot |
|---|
| Form | Oval, slightly narrower | Round, wider |
| Skin | Smooth, boneless | Rough with nodules |
| Color | Lighter, less noticeable | Darker, mottled |
| Taste | Fine and subtle | Slightly more powerful, fuller |
| Price | Usually a little cheaper | More expensive |
Buy fresh brill at:
- Fish stores and specialty stores
- Online fish specialists
- Markets on the coast
- Occasionally at the better supermarket (usually as filet)
Note shiny skin, bright eyes and fresh smell.
Brill from the North Sea is sustainably managed, but check when buying if it is MSC-labeled fish or from responsible fishing. Avoid brill caught with bottom trawls because of damage to marine life.
Popular dishes:
Asian steamed brill with ginger and soy sauce
Brill fillet with lemon-butter sauce
Brill from the oven with fennel and tomato
Baked brill with capers and parsley
Brill in creamy white wine sauce
Per 100 grams, brill contains approximately:
85-100 kcal
17-20 g protein
± 2-3 g fat (low in saturated fat)
It also contains vitamin B12, selenium, iodine and omega-3 fatty acids.
Brill is caught in:
Mediterranean Sea
Dutch cutters often catch brill as a bycatch of turbot fishing.
North Sea
Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Brill has a mild, delicate flavor that sits between plaice (milder) and turbot (fuller). The meat is firmer than plaice or flounder, but softer and more subtle than turbot.
Good choices are:
Chardonnay (not too heavy on wood)
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Vermentino or Picpoul de Pinet
With creamy sauces, a full-bodied white wine goes best.
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