Sea Food Collection (page 8)

Prawn salad. Prawns are shellfish that are rich in protein and iodine, which is important in the formation of thyroid hormones

Mackerel fish tails

Paella in a pan. This saffron-flavoured Spanish dish is made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood

Prawns. Cooked peeled prawns on wooden skewers. Prawns are a good source of protein and iodine

Prawn kebabs
Barbequed prawn kebabs with peppers, aubergines and courgettes. Prawns are a good source of protein and iodine

Mackerel tails. This oily fish is a rich source of vitamin A, D and B6. Research has shown that fish oil, especially from mackerel (Scomber scombrus), can reduce the risk of heart disease

Edible crab
Cooked edible crab (Cancer pagurus). Crab meat is an excellent source of protein

Fish and chips
Fish & chips with mushy peas and lemon wedges

Mussels in a vacuum pack. Mussels are bivalve (two-shelled) molluscs, which contain high levels of protein, vitamins and minerals

Fish and bread meal. Fish fillets in a bowl with a piece of bread. Fresh fish is an excellent source of protein and oils. Bread can be used to soak up excess oil

Crabs (order Decapoda). This crustacean is highly prized as a seafood delicacy. Its meat is found inside its hard exoskeleton, and is a good source of protein and several minerals

Gurnard

Squid (order Decapoda), whole and uncooked. This is a cephalopod mollusc found throughout the seas of the world. It has ten tentacles. It is a good source of protein

Trout

Fish preparation. Hand holding a knife about to fillet. Fresh fish is an excellent source of protein and oils

Filleted fish

Roman foodstuffs, mosaic
Mosaic showing a variety of Roman foodstuffs. Chicken (top left, dates (top right), fish (centre top and bottom), seafood (squid and prawns, bottom left) and asparagus (bottom right)

Mussel farming. A fisherman holding a handful of freshly harvested mussels. Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are farmed for food in temperate waters around the world

Batteries polluting the environment. Many batteries contain toxic heavy metals and must be disposed of appropriately to avoid polluting the environment

Crabs on the dockside
Salt-water crabs in a box on the dockside at a Spanish fishing port

Cooked red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). This crab is native to the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean. Like other decapods (crabs and lobsters)

Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). This crab is native to the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean. Like other decapods (crabs and lobsters)

Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas). This oyster, which is edible, is native to the Pacific coasts of Asia. It has been introduced to other coastal areas worldwide

Lobster

Drying squid. Squid laid out to dry along the shore of Khao chong Krajok beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand

Mackerel. Close-up of the skin of a mackerel showing its patterning

Dead cuttlefish
Malaysia, Georgetown, collection of stacked dead cuttlefish

Stack of shrimps in market
Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak, collection of stacked dead shrimps

Group of octopuses. Octopuses (order Octopoda) are cephalopod molluscs, a type of marine invertebrate. Here, the undersides of the octopuses are seen

Squid on sale at a fish market. Photographed in Venice, Italy

Seafood on sale at a market. Photographed in Venice, Italy

Fresh scallop on the half shell ready to be cooked

Snow crabs, Canada
Snow Crabs. Snow crabs (Chionoecetes sp.) on a fishing boat with a view of the harbour in the fog behind. Photographed in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada

BEIJEREN: FISH. Canvas, c1650, by Abraham van Beijeren

Fishing, Saikung, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Shanghai style dishes served elegantly at a Chinese restaurant, Shanghai, China, Asia

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Cod fishermen drying and salting fish on the Newfoundland coast, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

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Dories racing for a school of fish, Atlantic Ocean, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Fishermen in a dory on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Maine lobstermen unloading their catch
Lobster-boat unloaded along a Maine pier, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NA, Canada, New Brunswick, Shediak, Worlds largest lobster (11x5 meters); Oh! Canada

Fish on ice

Not keen on Egyptian Food
A British Tourist wearing a straw boater and white suit, takes offence at " the smell" of the Egyptian seafood dish he is presented with

Lobster for sale in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada, North America

Fishermen and lobster pots
Two fishermen sit on the sea shore with their lobster and crab pots and netting. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Guatemala - Crab sellers
Street Crab sellers in Guatemala

Seafood Stall 1950S
A fish stall at Brixham, Devon, England, selling oysters, crabs and shrimps, etc

Fish for sale laid out on the ground at the fish market, Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa

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"Seafood: A Feast for the Senses" Indulge in a culinary journey through the depths of the ocean as we explore the tantalizing world of seafood. From ancient Roman mosaics depicting lavish feasts adorned with succulent treasures from the sea, to Edouard Manet's exquisite portrayal of oysters on canvas, seafood has always captivated our senses. Imagine yourself savoring a Cataplana, a specialty dish that transports you to Portugal with its rich flavors and aromas. This traditional copper pot brims with an assortment of delectable shellfish, cooked to perfection by Jules Harder, San Francisco's first chef at Palace Hotel. As you venture further into this aquatic realm, witness lobster boats navigating the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada, their nets filled with these prized crustaceans. In St Andrews, New Brunswick, vibrant signs beckon you towards restaurants where colorful decorations create an inviting atmosphere for indulging in fresh catches. Travel across Europe to Roussillon in France and discover Desclaux factory's jars and tins overflowing with anchovies – a true delicacy renowned for their intense flavor. Meanwhile, on Milos Island in Greece's Aegean Sea region lies Mandrakia village where drying octopus hangs like delicate ornaments under the Mediterranean sun. X-ray your way into understanding lobsters' intricate anatomy while marveling at their striking red shells. And let us not forget about oysters – whether served on ice or meticulously arranged atop sushi rolls bursting with raw fish goodness – they epitomize elegance and refinement. Seafood is more than just sustenance; it is an art form that ignites our taste buds and nourishes our souls. So dive deep into this gastronomic adventure as we celebrate the wonders of sea bounty from around the world. Bon appétit.