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Seafood: list of shellfish and crustaceans, cooking tips
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · 2h ago · France · 2 min ·

Seafood: list of shellfish and crustaceans, cooking tips

Shrimp, mussels, periwinkles… Seafood, a star of the holiday season, encompasses a wide variety of shellfish and crustaceans. Prized for their freshness and briny flavor, they hold an essential place in gastronomy, from traditional platters to the most refined recipes.

The term "seafood" refers to all edible marine invertebrates, primarily shellfish and crustaceans. Prized by seafood lovers, they are often enjoyed on a chilled platter with a few lemon wedges. Their delicate, briny flesh also features in many iconic recipes, including paella, fish soups, risottos, and gratins.

Beyond their taste qualities, seafood is also recognized for its nutritional benefits, particularly for its richness in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc.

List of seafood

Shrimp, mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, whelks, crabs, lobsters… Discover below the list of the main seafood to know and enjoy.

Our tips for cooking seafood

How to open oysters without hurting yourself? How to peel prawns? How to cook scallops properly? Our seafood tips will enlighten you.

Seafood offers an incredible diversity of flavors and textures that delight seafood lovers. Whether enjoyed as a platter, an appetizer, or incorporated into elaborate dishes, it invites you on a true culinary journey to the heart of the ocean's bounty. A selection to explore and savor according to your desires and the seasons!

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