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Seelachs

saithe, pollock (often marketed as 'sea salmon')

noun ZAY-laks Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Seelachs is actually Pollachius virens (saithe or pollock), not salmon, but it is widely sold in Germany dyed pink as a budget substitute. The name is considered misleading; genuine Lachs (salmon) is labelled differently. Seelachsfilet is a common supermarket fish.

Examples

"Seelachsfilet aus dem Tiefkühlregal ist günstig und eignet sich gut zum Überbacken."

Natural Translation

Frozen saithe fillet from the freezer section is affordable and works well for gratinating.

Literal Translation

Saithe-fillet from the freezer-shelf is cheap and suits-itself well for the gratinating.

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