shellfish
207 dishes.
CaracolesGiant land snails grilled or stewed with tomato and hot pepper
Cargols a la llaunasnails grilled on a tin with garlic, aiolimainCari ouriteoctopus curry simmered with thyme and spices
CaricolesSea snails simmered in celery broth, eaten hot from a cupmainCaril de caranguejocrab curry rich with coconut milkmainCarne de porco à alentejanamarinated pork cubes fried with clams, coriander and cubed potatoessoup & stewCataplana de mariscoseafood and clams steamed in a copper clamshell pan
Cazuela de mariscosCreamy coconut-milk seafood casserole from the Caribbean coastfermented & pickledCencalukTiny shrimp fermented whole in salt and rice, served with lime, chilli and shallot
Ceviche de camarónShrimp in tomato-citrus marinade, eaten with chifles and popcorn
Char Kway TeowFlat noodles wok-charred with prawns, cockles, egg and Chinese sausagemainChilli CrabMud crab in sweet-savory tomato-chili gravy, mopped with fried mantoumainChin Baung KyawSour roselle leaves stir-fried with garlic, chilli and often dried shrimp
Chingri Malai CurryPrawns simmered in thick coconut milk with green chilli and turmericsoup & stewChupe de camaronesArequipa river-shrimp chowder with milk, corn and egg
Coconut CrabGiant land crab roasted in its shell; rich, coconut-scented meat and fat.street foodCoffin BreadTainan fried toast box filled with creamy seafood chowdermainCom HenCold rice with tiny river clams, herbs, crackling and clam broth
Conch cevicheLime-cured conch with onion, tomato, habanero
Conch chowderTomato broth with pounded conch, potato and thyme, peppered hot
Conch frittersBattered conch balls with spicy dipping sauce
Conch saladRaw conch diced with citrus, peppers, onionsoup & stewConch waterPeppery clear conch broth with dumplings and provisionsstreet foodCossa cossaBig river prawns grilled over charcoal and eaten with chilli and lemonmainCrab and dumplingCurried crab with flat boiled dumplings, Tobago's pride
Crab and riceLand crab cooked down with rice, thyme and tomato until dark
Crab backSeasoned crab meat baked in its shell
Crab backsLand-crab meat seasoned and baked in shells
Cracked conchPounded conch battered and fried, with peas n' rice
CurantoChiloé pit-cooked shellfish, meats and potato breads over hot stonessoup & stewCurry LaksaCoconut curry noodle soup with tofu puffs and cocklessoup & stewDanzai NoodlesTainan shrimp-broth noodles topped with minced pork and a single shrimp
DemokTaro leaves stewed to a thick green mash with coconut milk and crab meatsoup & stewDoenjang JjigaeFermented soybean-paste stew with tofu, zucchini and clams
ErizosRaw sea urchin tongues eaten with chopped onion, lemon and coriander-
Escargots
Giant land snails skewered and grilled with chili at roadside braziers. Ready in 40 min prep and 1 hr 15…
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Yokhoss
Mangrove oysters grilled or steamed over coals and eaten with chilli and lime. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 20…
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Takoyaki
Osaka griddled batter balls with octopus, drizzled with sauce and bonito. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking.…
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Acarajé
Bahian black-eyed-pea fritter fried in dendê, stuffed with vatapá, shrimp. Ready in 30 min prep and 25 min cooking. 12…
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Afang soup
Efik soup of afang leaves and waterleaf with periwinkles. Ready in 40 min prep and 1 hr cooking. 6 servings.…
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Aguachile
Raw shrimp drowned in lime juice, chiltepin chile and cucumber. 25 min to prepare. 4 servings. A main recipe from…
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Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams in garlic, cilantro and white wine. Ready in 15 min prep and 8 min cooking. 2 as a main,…
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Ang Dtray-Meuk
Grilled squid brushed with lime and chilli, sold on skewers along the Kep seafront. Ready in 20 minutes prep and…