Buy Dab fish or Dab filet
Neerlandia Urk is one of the largest processors of Dab. We provide imports and exports both within and outside Europe. So if you want to buy Dab (Limanda Limanda) , 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 from Dab
Dab is a tasty and accessible flatfish that fits perfectly within Neerlandia Urk'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
Fillet (with or without skin)
- In various weights
- Single or double
- Individual quick frozen and fresh
- Breaded and/or pre-fried
Whole
- Bulk 5-10 kg cardboard box
- Bulk 6-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed
Filet
- Bulk 5-10 kg cardboard box
- Bulk 6-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed
- Retail bag 500-1000 grams
- Retail boxes 250-500 g
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Processing of Dab Fish and Dab Fillet into fresh and frozen products
At Neerlandia, 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 the Netherlands
Dab is a native flatfish commonly found in the North Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. Neerlandia 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 Neerlandia 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
Neerlandia 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, Neerlandia 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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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 to 4, with bait such as ragworm, bait or pieces of shrimp
On sandy bottoms, where dab hunts on the seabed
Dab is mainly active during rising or falling tide in autumn and winter.
Dab is suitable for simple preparations such as:
Oven dishes with dab and vegetables
Dab fillets are thin, so short frying or stewing is sufficient.
Fried dab fillet in butter with lemon
Dab breaded or in tempura
Braised dab with white wine and herbs
Dab: smaller, rougher skin, less pronounced flavor
Plaice: larger, smoother and identified by orange dots on the back
In terms of taste, plaice is more refined and softer. Dab is firmer and is often eaten as an affordable alternative.
Yes, dab is a sustainable choice. The species is not overfished, grows rapidly and is widespread in the North Sea. In particular, dab caught with sustainable fishing methods (e.g., nets with little bycatch) is considered 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 fillet carefully.
Dab can also be fried whole, after which the meat easily falls off the bone.
No, dab is not suitable for eating raw like sushi. The fish meat is quite thin and may contain parasites if not heated properly. Always cook 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 often caught around piers and harbor areas (IJmuiden, Scheveningen).
Dab has a mild, slightly firmer flavor than plaice or sole. It is less refined than sole, but tastier than some cheap flatfish. The fish meat is somewhat firmer, which makes it suitable for frying and deep-frying.
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