San Franciso Style San Dabs
Allie Ketcham • April 27, 2026
Recipe Date: July 29, 2016
Serving Size: 4
Cook Time: 00:20:00
Difficulty: Medium
Measurements: Imperial (US)
Suggested Wine Pairing: Our Vignoier
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs cleaned sand dabs
- 1 beaten egg yolk or milk
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs or Japanese Panko crumbs
- 4 tbsps softened butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges
Directions
- Dip sand dabs in egg yolk or milk; roll in seasoned bread crumbs or Japanese Panko crumbs. Throwing off excess crumbs.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste. Don’t be shy here.
- Line shallow pan with buttered aluminum foil (You can also use Pam spray); place sand dabs on foil and broil 3 minutes each side. ~Or bake in 375 oven 12-15 minutes. ~Or you can pan fry 2-3 minutes on each side in small amount of butter.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley & lemon wedges. The lemons are IMPORTANT. Meyer lemons are the best.
- Don’t forget to pair with a couple of buckets of Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir.
A recipe from the Ketcham Table — seasonal recipes inspired by wine country, harvest, entertaining and Ketcham wines
Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir has the bright fruit, balanced acidity and subtle spice needed to complement the savory bratwurst without overpowering it.
🇩🇪 Tasty Tuesday – Eltmann & Bamberg, Germany
“Our river cruise takes us to Würzburg, the heart of Franconian wine country, so this week's Tasty Tuesday combines two things the region loves—bratwurst and wine.”
Pour a glass of Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir alongside this dish, complimenting the richness of the roasted pork while cutting through the crispy, savory crust.
Ketcham Estate's Viognier pairs well with the freshness of Frankfurt's Green Sauce while balancing the richness of the crispy schnitzel.
🥧 Ludwigshafen Stop: German Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion Tart)
Discover an easy Strasbourg-inspired Tarte Flambée paired with Ketcham Estate Savannah’s Rosé di Pinot Noir and our upcoming 2027 river cruise.
Tasty Tuesday: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with Crispy Rösti (Swiss Veal & Mushroom Cream Sauce over Golden Rösti Potatoes)
Crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, creamy soups, tomatoes, and melted cheese casserole with a glass of your favorite Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir wine
