There are countless fish, lobster and oyster varieties you can choose from while planning a sea food menu.  A Seafood diet is essential for a healthy heart  hair, eyes, skin and overall health.  With this umpteen benefits, why not really get creative in the kitchen and make the most spiffy seafood menu there can be. Read on for a really grand seafood menu.  

Prawn Curry

Make this dish Indian style with a multitude of spices; definitely a hot favorite amongst those who like their food spicy. Plus prawns are a wonderful source of Omega3 fatty acids and a great way to increase the protein intake. They're also high in iron, zinc and vitamin E but low in saturated fat. The most important advantage in their favor though, is that they're really appetizing.

Smoked Salmon

A smoked salmon dish is easy enough and can be grilled during the summer month. You can even smoke shrimp and other fish like catfish and northern pike. To create this dish you do have to brine the fish. One word of caution, smoke and heat control needs to be monitored. You can use the Weber grill or any other kind you like to grill this fish. Don’t forget to stock up on hickory wood chips before you endeavor this recipe.  This dish is often made at outdoor events and can be paired with side dishes that are familiar and finger-friendly.

Deep Fried Oysters

Deep frying oysters can be one of the finest seafood dishes you will ever try! It is exceptionally good for people who don't really like seafood! The breading used for this recipe will overpower the sea taste. If you haven’t cooked oysters before, remember to  remove the oysters from its shell with a knife, you can buy them de-shelled if its too difficult and challenging to do it on your own.  

Seafood Chowder

Warm, creamy seafood chowder will be much appreciated by most for a cold mid-winter meal. Pour the sour cream before serving, either in the chowder or as a topping on individual servings just after the chives are used to garnish this dish. A white wine or sherry would be a good pairing for this creamy seafood chowder. Add the liquor just a couple of minutes before the cooking process is complete.

Seafood Salad

When it comes to creating a seafood salad, there are miscellaneous variations of recipes. The two most popular kinds of seafood salad contain spinach greens and pasta with an added seafood substitute of either shrimp or crabmeat. Always keep the guests’ individual preferences in mind so that the salad is loved by all who are eating it.

Have fun creating all these dishes for your seafood menu. Experiment a little in the kitchen and who knows you might have yourself your own unique seafood dish.

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