Fish

American Dab

B tier

American dab is a North American market name overlapping American plaice and related small flatfishes sold as dab—mild, lean white flesh suited to frying and baking. It fills the everyday flatfish role on Atlantic Canadian and New England counters when larger flounders are scarce or expensive. Pan-fry fillets, bake with buttered crumbs, or fold into chowders late so the soft meat does not shred. Freshness is everything; older American dab turns soft and bland. Pair with sharp pickles or citrus to lift the mildness.