Seafood

Seafood is a collective term for edible sea creatures, particularly crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods. This category includes shrimp, mussels, oysters, octopus, squid and lobster. The meat is tender, mildly salty and aromatic, with a distinctive ocean flavour. In the kitchen, seafood is used on the grill, in pasta dishes, rice-based recipes, soups and as part of cold starters. It is a rich source of protein, iodine, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. Seafood tastes best when fresh or carefully frozen, and its preparation is generally quick and straightforward.