Guess What Type Of Seafood You Generally Know

Seafood is amazing. It is healthy, tasty and comparably easier to make than red meat. Most of us have tasted only a few types of seafood. However, there is so much variety in seafood that it will boggle your mind.

The types of seafood are varied and many. Seafood is one of the most varied food resources, not just the world but also India. India is rich in seafood and it forms the primary diet of lots of people, especially those living next to the coast such as Bengalis and Goans. While there are a lot of types of seafood such as fish, prawns, the fact is that even within this category there is even more variety available. For example, if we take fish, then there are so many types of fishes that we can choose from to have.

If you are a fan of seafood, you should really know about the types of seafood available. Here is a brief lowdown on the types. Surely you would have obviously had some. However, there may be some types that you have yet to get your hands on.

•   FISH - There way too many fish types. Examples: bass, salmon, halibut, sardines, haddock, Bombay duck, snapper, sole, trout, tuna and so many more.
•   ROE - This basically fish eggs. Caviar is one name that people have heard the most, but it is not the only one. Caviar is basically sturgeon fish eggs. However, there are others also such as tobiko (flying-fish roe), salmon roe (ikura), herring roe (kazunoko) and other types.
•   SHELLFISH - These include basically those with an outer shell, as the name suggests. They are of two types: crustaceans and molluscs. Crustaceans include - shrimp, crab, lobster and others. Examples of molluscs are clams, conch, oysters, mussels, scallops, and so on.
•    ECHINODERMS -  So, the name sounds very science-y. However, it basically means seafood like sea cucumbers and sea urchin.

This is just a broad distinction of the types of seafood. Within each category there is so much astonishing variety. If you haven't had any, do go and look for it. Make sure that your seafood experience is as wide and varied as the types available.

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Goan Fish Curry: A Carnival For Your Taste Buds

Visiting Goa and not tasting its Goan Fish Curry is something similar to imagining a world without flowers, palm trees and the high seas. Fish is an inextricable item of the Goan diet and the average Goan simply can’t do without it. The sheer abundance of fresh sea fish along the coastline only makes it simpler.

Picture this: You are served a whole pomfret or chunks of tuna or boneless mackerel in a rich golden brown gravy that has onions, tomatoes, red chillies, garlic, ginger, fresh grated coconut, cumin, coriander, turmeric and green chillies. The gravy, moreover, has the tangy taste of tamarind that makes it different from the other fish curries cooked elsewhere in India.

Believe me, it’s sheer magic! Take a spoonful of the wonderful golden brown gravy and swirl it around your mouth as if you were tasting an exotic wine. It’s sure to play havoc on your taste buds. There’s the tangy taste of tamarind, the fierceness of red chilli powder, the zing of the cumin--coriander combination, the smoothness of the right use of salt and the slightly sour taste of the dash of vinegar that was used to cook the gravy. Sheer heaven, won’t you say? Eat it with steamed rice, preferably with your fingers. It’s an experience no fish lover will ever forget. What’s more, Goan Fish Curry uses very little oil and is therefore, healthy, too. The sea fish is, moreover, rich in Omega D3 fats and makes your heart stronger. Is there anything more that you could ask for?

Clean the fish and marinate with a little vinegar, turmeric and chilli powder. The gravy is prepared by first frying the sliced onions and garlic together. Once the onion turns translucent, the ginger is added and the frying continues till its aroma can be smelt. Subsequently, the fish, coriander, tamarind, cumin, and grated coconut are added. Once these have been properly sautéed, add a little water to it and set to boil.  Allow the gravy to boil for 10-15 minutes and simmer for another ten minutes. This should allow the fish to soften. Serve with steamed rice.  

Go on, give it a try. We guarantee that you will be asking for more!  

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Familiarise yourself with types of sea food

Want to know about different types of sea food especially eaten in Goa; then go ahead and read this blog-

Sea food is all those sea animals consumed or considered as food by us. It is mainly classified as fish, shellfish, and roe.  There are many animals falling into aforementioned categories, and some of them will be discussed here.  First of all, most consumed fish-

Fish

·         Kingfish.

·         Mullet.

·         Pomfret.

·         Salmon.

·         Sardine.

·         Tuna fish.

Now comes the shellfish-

Shellfish

·         Crab.

·         Lobster.

·         Shrimp.

·         Octopus.

·         Squid.

Finally the list of roe-

Roe

·         Caviar.

·         Lumpfish.

·         Shad.

There are so many dishes made with these sea foods in India especially in Goa where many tourists arrive every year to enjoy its culture and cuisine. Some of the popular Goan sea foods are-  

Goan fish curry

Goan fish curry is one of the most popular dishes in Goa, and made in most of the homes of Goa. It can be prepared with many varieties of fish, but tuna tastes great on your plate. It is as much appealing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds.

Golden fried prawns

Golden fried prawns are a delectable appetiser, and the golden flaky colours make it very tempting. This scrumptious dish is made by marinating the prawns in a specially prepared paste which consists of several ingredients. It is best to eat with mint-coriander chutney.

Fish croquettes

Fish croquettes incorporate mainly tuna or salmon fish with yummy mashed potato and other veggies. When it is lightly fried in a pan, they look very nice as well as crunches while eating.  Those kids who are not big fans of non-veg food also like it very much. 

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