So many of us enjoy eating seafood but learning to cook with seafood ingredients can be quite daunting. The truth is that using seafood in your recipes can be quick, easy and not nearly as expensive as you may think.
Trying seafood as a beginner is all about knowing what type of seafood there is and how you can go about enjoying it.
Choose mild fish
If you’re looking to get the most out of your first experience, then start with a mild fish. This is a lot better than chucking yourself into the deep end and potentially trying something that is too overwhelming or fishy to begin with. Really fresh fish and seafood shouldn’t even smell ‘fishy’. If you get a strong scent of fish when you unwrap, then perhaps consider how fresh your fish is.
Season the seafood
Like with any meat or food for that matter, a lot of the flavour can be found with the seasoning that you add into it before, during, and after cooking. Try experimenting with different flavours and textures in your seafood receipt.
Seafood can work well with spicy flavours, creamy sauces and even crunchy toppings.
Use the right tools
When you use the right tools, especially for shellfish, you’re going to get more of the meat out of it, with less hassle or stress. You should also know how to crack open a lobster or peel a shrimp before you rock up at a seafood restaurant. It’s always good to be prepared and this infographic will help ensure you’re ready to face the shellfish in the sea.
Healthy options
Prawns do have their own fats but these are ‘good fats’ rather than processed food. If you are trying to be more conscious about eating healthier in restaurants, try opting for the spicy sauces rather than creamy or cheese seafood dishes, or even those wrapped in pastry.
Other seafood recipes that you may enjoy are:
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