Sand Dab (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small food fishes of the Pacific coast of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The lean flesh of a small flounder from the Pacific coast of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef decided to pan-fry the sand dab for the evening's special seafood platter.
- In California, sand dab is a prized ingredient for making delicate fish tacos.
- To cook sand dab, simply season the fillets with lemon and herbs before baking.
- Some people consider sand dab a sustainable seafood option due to its relatively small size and abundant population.
- When purchasing sand dab, look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a slightly sweet smell.