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Fish knowledge doesn’t happen overnight. At Mer du Nord, we have over 30 years of experience, which we’re happy to share with you! Below, we try to teach you as much as possible and, above all, to inspire you. Fish recipes, fish facts and seasonal fish… You’ll find all about it. Have a question? Or a subject you’d like to read about, let us know!

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Fish on the BBQ? Good idea!

Spring and summer are here! Time to get your BBQ out from under the dust and enjoy a delicious bite. And it doesn’t have to be just with meat! A delicious steak of fish or a fish whole on the…

From board to plate: this is the journey our fish takes before it reaches our plates

The fish you find in our fish shop is always fresh as day. But that fish doesn’t just jump into our counter from the sea. How, then? Fishermen Just about every type of fish we sell at Mer du Nord…

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Fish waste, we don’t do that at Noordzee – Mer du Nord

Every day we offer a wide range of fresh fish in our fish shop, prepared dishes in our caterer and dishes at our fish bar. On some days, our provided marchandise sells better than on others. But if there’s one…

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Our fish soup, a 30-year-old well-kept secret

Whoever says Mer du Nord – Noordzee, says our delicious fish soup. Just about everyone of our customers and visitors has already tasted it! And yet every year, our fish soup becomes even more popular. Fortunately, Silvia, who has been…

A “Maatje”: what is it anyway?

Maatjes – also known as young herring – you either like the taste of them or you don’t. But those who love them prefer to eat them every day. Fortunately, this is possible at Noordzee-Mer du Nord, as we clean…

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Fish doesn’t have to be expensive

Fish, expensive? Not necessarily. At least, not if you make the right choices. The price of fish depends a lot on its popularity, the season in which you buy it and sustainable fishing. Contrary to what many people think, fish…

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Menu for Christmas or New Year

2025 is quietly approaching and that means holidays! How about fish on your menu for Christmas or New Year’s Eve? We have lots of suggestions in store for you! Have you already put together your menu for Christmas Eve or…

Sint-jakobsschelpen. Het seizoen loopt van mid-oktober tot maart

The scallops are back!

There they are again: scallops are back in season. Available from today in our fish shop. But before you start snacking on them: below we list some facts for you. Originally a souvenir Did you know that scallops used to…

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Season of the weever

Do you know the weever yet? No? You are not alone! However, the weever is an oh-delicious fish. The weever is related to the perch-like fish, but is similar to the sole in taste. The weever swims in the Atlantic…

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Is fish actually healthy?

Fish is healthy. That’s what you hear and read everywhere. But what positive effect does fish actually have on the human body? Read on! A reduced risk of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular diseases are unfortunately common. In fact, worldwide, they are…

Oesters bij de Noordzee

Oyster season to start!

Oyster season has started! From today, we have oysters on offer every day, both in the shop and at the fish bar. The oyster season usually runs from mid-September to April. By the way, did you know that the word…

Schelvis en koolvis, alternatieven voor kabeljauw

Haddock or pollock, do you know the alternatives to cod yet?

Are you also such a fan of cod? Then you are definitely not the only one. Cod is one of the most popular types of fish in Belgium, both for home cooking and in restaurants. Yet there are also many…

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There are the mussels at last!

They took a little longer than usual to arrive, but there are the Zeeland mussels at last! Grown according to traditional soil culture, well-filled and tasty. Available in our fish shop and ‘à la plancha’ at our fish bar. Mussels…

Which fish is best eaten in spring and summer?

Fish is available all year round. But although there is daily supply, it varies from month to month, week to week and even day to day! But how do you know which fish is best prepared in spring or summer?…

Team Mer du Nord on annual leave!

From Monday, July 22 through Monday, August 12 inclusive, our fish bar and fish store will be closed. Our team then rests well deservedly so that we can face the second part of this year with 2000% energy! Curious about…

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Why is the season of mussels delayed?

The season of mussels is delayed. This is because the quality of mussels is still insufficient. Nevertheless, you can already find mussels in many restaurants and shops. Here, these are mussels cultivated according to hanging culture, and not through natural…

The new Maatjes are here!

Good news for lovers of the ‘Dutch New’, as the new Maatjes season has started! A little later than usual, but oh how delicious they are again. By the way, did you know that Dutch Maatjes are not only fished…

Opening hours Noordzee – Mer du Nord

Our fish shop Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday and Monday Our fishbar Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays

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Grey shrimp shortage

You’ve probably seen it appear on every medium: grey shrimp are very scarce in Belgium these days. There are several reasons for this: too much whiting in the sea (which the grey shrimp themselves like to eat), overfishing on grey…

Yes, you can eat fish while pregnant!

Are you pregnant and a lover of fish? Then you’re out of luck. After all, you may not eat just any kind of fish or fish dish if you are expecting a baby. So which ones are you allowed to…

Beer for charity: Maatwerk Brut

Drinking a delicious alcoholic beer and supporting charity in the process? Yes you can. Starting this weekend, you can order Maatwerk Brut at our fishbar! Maatwerk Brut? Never heard of it, you say? You can. After all, the beer is…

‘No’ to fish waste!

Did you know that at the North Sea we produce as little food and fish waste as possible? We do this by reusing and processing as many of our quality products as possible. Our fresh fish is delivered daily. We…

Noors dieet, gezonde voeding

How fish makes for a healthy body

Although we at the North Sea are not big fans of diet culture, we do applaud a healthy diet. And let fish be just the ingredient that can contribute to that healthy lifestyle. This is also proven by the Norwegian…

Zalm is rijk aan Omega 3

Fish, is it really that healthy?

Is fish really as healthy as everyone claims? The answer is ‘yes’. But just why is it so healthy? And what health benefits can we get from it? Let us explain. Although you can already get a good portion of…

Which fish is best eaten in spring and summer?

Fish is available all year round. But although there is daily supply, it varies from month to month, week to week and even day to day! This is because different fish species reproduce at different times and locations, live in…

Fish from our waters: always the best choice!

No, by “fish from with us,” we don’t necessarily mean “fish from our North Sea. What we do mean is that eating “fish from our (Belgian) waters” is always the best choice! We’ll explain why! Tomato shrimp, a delicious sole…

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How long can you store fish?

When you buy fish in a (fish) store, the (normally) is squeaky fresh. Therefore, it’s best to eat the fish you’ve bought on the day. Then the quality will be the best. Still, you can also store fish a little…

1958: the start of Mer du Nord – Noordzee

Since 1994, Wouter and Veronique have been the faces of and the driving force behind Mer du Nord. But did you know that Mer du Nord was actually founded back in 1958? What was then a small fish store for…

Recipes

Fish on the BBQ? Good idea!

Spring and summer are here! Time to get your BBQ out from under the dust and enjoy a delicious bite. And it doesn’t have to be just with meat! A delicious steak of fish or a fish whole on the…

Pasta vongole

Ingredients for 4 persons 3 shallots 2 cloves of garlic 1 bunch of (flat) parsley 1 kg clams salt 500 g spaghetti (or other pasta) olive oil pepper Preparations The pasta Put a large pot of water on the stove…

Kabeljauw met mosseltjes

Cod filet in the oven with creamy mussel sauce and vongole

Ingredients for 4 persons 1 kg mussels 2 decilitres vermouth a few bay leaves 1 shallot 1 clove of garlic 2 stalks of leek 4 stalks of green celery a knob of butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 decilitres cream juice…

Tartaar van tonijn

Tuna Tartare

Ingredients for 4 persons 400 g fresh tuna 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 small piece of ginger, chopped 1 bunch of coriander, finely chopped 8 Chinese cherry (physalis), sliced 1 small kl of wasabi 2 limes, the juice 1 kl…

Rog met kappertjes en botersaus

Rye with capers and crispy patatoes

Ingredients for 4 persons 4 fresh ray wings ½ bunch of curly parsley 1 lemon butter flour pepper salt 4 tablespoons capers 400 g potatoes (firm cooking) Preparations Fish Remove the ray(s) from the fridge and season with salt and…

Zeetong Meunière

Sole Meunière

Ingredients for 4 persons 800g potatoes 1 cabbage lettuce 1 shallot a few sprigs of chives a few sprigs of tarragon 1 bunch of (flat) parsley 4 dover soles skinned 1 dash of olive oil 80g butter pepper salt a…

Events

Maatjesfestival

Maatjesfestival 2025!

Are you joining us to the 21st edition of our annual Maatjesfestival? On Sunday 22 June, we will once again transform Sint-Katelijneplein into a true folk festival! Come taste the delicious new buddies, dance and sing along to classics played…