lautnusantara.com - Mediterranean cuisine offers a stunning and delicious variety of seafood dishes. Situated between three major continents - Europe, Asia and Africa - the Mediterranean region is rich in marine resources and this is reflected in its distinctive and flavorful seafood dishes. Mediterranean seafood cuisine is known for its use of fresh ingredients such as fish, mussels, shrimps, and various other types of seafood, which are prepared with a variety of Mediterranean spices and seasonings. Here are some examples of typical Mediterranean seafood dishes:

1.    Paella
Paella is a rice-based dish that originated in Spain, particularly from the Valencia region. The seafood version of paella uses a mixture of seafood such as shrimp, mussels, fish and squid, with the addition of saffron and spices that give it its distinctive flavor.

2.    Grilled or Baked Fish
Throughout the Mediterranean region, fresh fish is often prepared by grilling or baking. Fish such as mackerel, sea bass and branzino are often used. They are topped with spices, olive oil, lemon, and herbs such as rosemary before grilling.

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3.    Cioppino
This dish originated in Italy, specifically the coastal areas of California. Cioppino is a seafood soup consisting of assorted seafood such as shrimp, scallops, crab, and fish in a rich and spicy tomato sauce.

4.    Calamari Fritti
Calamari, or squid, is fried in wheat flour until crispy and served with marinara or alioli sauce.

5.    Greek Grilled Octopus
In Greece, squid is often used as a dish. They are seasoned with olive oil, lemon, oregano, and then grilled or broiled until cooked through.

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6.    Tunisian Seafood Couscous
Tunisia is a country in the Mediterranean that is famous for its couscous dish. The seafood couscous dish usually consists of a variety of seafood such as shrimp, mussels, and fish in a spicy sauce with special spices.

7.    Bouillabaisse
This is a seafood soup dish that originated in France, especially from the Provence region. It combines different types of fish, shellfish and other seafood in a flavorful and rich tomato soup.

Each region around the Mediterranean has its own variant of seafood dishes, but they generally emphasize the use of fresh ingredients, spices, olive oil, and tangy flavors.

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