Fish Dab to Dublin Bay Prawn
Dab
Limanda limanda
Description
Dab a sea fish, somewhat similar to most flat fish.
Cooking
Grill, fry, bake, braise, poach or steam.
Season: Available April to January.
Dogfish, Flake, Huss, Rigg
Scyliorhinus canicula
Description
Dogfish are sea fish, which are members of the shark family.
The firm pinky-grey flesh keeps its texture when cooked.
Cooking
Grill, fry, bake, braise, poach or steam.
Season: Available all year, but best from September to May.
Dover Sole
Solea solea
Description
Dover sole a sea fish, has a subtle flavour and with a lightly textured flesh.
Cooking
Sold whole or as fillets. Use the bones and head to make fish stock.
Best cooked whole, grill, fry or poach.
Season: Available throughout the year.
Dublin Bay Prawn, Scampi, Langoustine or Norway Lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Description
Dublin Bay prawns are an orange-pink shellfish which look like small, slim lobsters.
Though they have little meat they are very tasty.
Cooking
Boil, steam, grill or deep fry.
Also nice eaten cold with a salad.
Season: Available all year, but best from late spring to late autumn.
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