Seafood

Prawns are shrimp-like seafood that are 3-5 cm in length. For those who love eating seafood, prawns are a treat. They are of two kinds, there are the smaller ones and the bigger ones that are called tiger Prawns or jumbo prawns. Though shrimp and prawns are addressed to the same of crustaceans, shrimps are the smaller ones. However, during ...

Pomfret originated from the Portugese word 'pampo'. A seawater fish with one single bone. Found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Pomfrets have flat bodies and deeply forked tails. There are three types: silver, grey and black pomfrets. They are typically prepared whole after the inner organs of the fish have been removed. They are cooked...

Perch is a name of a fish of the genus Perca. Perch fish are usually long and rounded with rough scales. These fishes are carnivorous and usually feed on smaller fishes. They are freshwater fish. Types of Perch European Perch- This fish weighs not more than 6 pounds. It is found in Europe and Asia and is usually greenish in color. Bal...

Pearl spot fish, also popularly known as Karimeen or Chromide is considered a delicacy. The fish has an elliptical body with tiny shiny diamond spots all over its body. This variety of fish is one of the authentic dishes of the Kerala state. Karimeen, as called, it is commonly found in backwaters of Kerala. A fully grown pearl spot fish is about 40...