Seafood Knowledge

Shrimp is the most consumed seafood globally, eaten in virtually every coastal cuisine. Global shrimp production exceeds 9 million tonnes annually.

Sushi is a Japanese dish featuring vinegared rice combined with various toppings, most commonly raw fish. The word 'sushi' actually refers to the seasoned rice, not the fish.

Bluefin tuna is the most prized fish for sashimi. A single bluefin tuna has sold at Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market for over $3 million.

Salt-curing fish has been practiced for thousands of years. The salt draws out moisture and inhibits bacterial growth, preserving the fish for extended periods.

New England clam chowder is a thick, creamy soup made with clams, potatoes, onions, and sometimes salt pork. It is a beloved dish in the northeastern United States.

Salmon get their pink-orange color from astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment found in the krill and shrimp they eat. Farm-raised salmon are often given astaxanthin supplements.

China is the world's largest producer and exporter of seafood, accounting for a significant portion of global fish and aquaculture production.

Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish from Valencia, typically made with seafood, saffron, and vegetables cooked in a wide, shallow pan called a paellera.

True caviar comes from sturgeon eggs. The most prized varieties, like Beluga caviar, come from sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea and can cost thousands of dollars per pound.

Bouillabaisse is a traditional French fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. It contains various fish and shellfish in a saffron-flavored broth.

Ceviche is a Peruvian dish where raw fish is 'cooked' by marinating it in citrus juice (usually lime). The acid denatures the proteins, firming and whitening the fish.

While oysters are most famous for pearl production, clams and mussels can also produce pearls. Pearls form when an irritant enters the mollusk and is coated with nacre.

Surimi is a processed fish paste, typically made from Alaska pollock. It is shaped, flavored, and colored to resemble crab meat and is used in many seafood products.

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) found in oily fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines are associated with reduced inflammation and improved cardiovascular health.

Rakfisk is a traditional Norwegian dish made by salting and fermenting trout or char for several months. The name literally means 'soaked fish' and it dates back to the Middle Ages.