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A World of Seafood

More than 3 billion people in the world today rely on seafood as their primary protein.  It turns out that even Neanderthals loved what the sea had to offer.  Huge caches of shells and bones were found in caves in Portugal dating back to 86,000 to 106,000 years ago....

Five Spice and Hot Peppers Calamari

Five Spice and Crushed Red Pepper Calamari 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powderKosher saltVegetable oil (for frying)2 large eggsCornstarch (for dusting)1 pound cleaned squid—bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings (tentacles halved)Freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon...

Kibbeling with Garlic Sauce, (Dutch Fried Cod)

Kibbeling with Garlic Sauce (Dutch Fried Fish) FOR THE GARLIC SAUCE3 garlic cloves½ bunch of parsley1 cup crème fraîche3/4 natural yoghurt2 tsp mustard2 tbsp white wine vinegar1 tsp salt½ tsp pepperFOR THE KIBBELING1 tsp paprika powder1 tsp garlic powder½ tsp nutmeg2...

Moqueca Capixaba (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Moqueca Capixaba (Brazilian Fish Stew) 8 8-ounce pieces skinless hake or Pacific cod fillet (1/2 to 1 1/4 inches thick)1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/2 teaspoon finely chopped bottled malagueta peppers or 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes2 tablespoons finely chopped...

Ceviche de Pulpo (Octopus Ceviche Peruvian Style)

Ceviche de Pulpo (Octopus Ceviche Peruvian Style) For the octopus1 medium octopus of 800 g. approx.4 liters water1 white onion3 garlic cloves1 habanero pepper2 bay leaves5 grains of Allspice1 tablespoon of salt1 juice of limeFor the ceviche1 large red onion 100 g....