With an impressive 105km of glorious coastline, it’s no wonder that Goa is famed for producing some exceptionally fresh and tasty seafood. With lots of old fishing villages and towns dotted along the coast, no matter where you choose to base yourself during your Goa holiday, there’s plenty of opportunity to sample all manner of fish and seafood dishes.It’s got pristine beaches, one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals along with stunning architectural masterpieces and delicious cuisines. Being situated on the west coast of India, Goa’s main cuisine is seafood.
However, there are so many standalone seafood dishes that also contain the essence of Goan flavours. Every seafood dish is a palate pleaser, no matter what spices it is cooked with or what procedure has been used.
Lets explore some tasty seafood in Goa:
1.Mackerel Recheado-Recheado mackerels are a Goan seafood delight! Crispy pan-fried mackerel fish stuffed with the quintessential Goan spice paste is much loved by every Goan. Bangdo is the Konkani word for mackerel fish.Recheado masala (also known as rachead masala) is a fiery and tangy paste from Goa. Traditionally used with fish, it can also be used with chicken or vegetables. It's wonderful here with fresh mackerel and a crisp katchumber salad.
2.Crab Xacuti-If you love crabs and also love Goan cuisine, you should surely explore this delicious Goan Crab Curry Recipe. It is also known as crab xacuti. It uses the authentic Goan curry masala, the recipe for which I had shared in an earlier post. If you make the curry paste ahead of time, this crab curry recipe becomes super easy and is ready in no time
3.Mussels Rava Fry-Goan mussels rava fry is a popular delicacy found in most beach shacks and restaurants all over Goa, India! Mussels are called xinaneao in Konkani. This is a super simple appetizer that requires minimal ingredients and yet delivers irresistibly delicious end results.
4.Prawns Balchao-Prawn Balchao is a traditional Goan dish that is typically enjoyed in the rainy season. The prawns are cooked in an array of spices to give you a melange of flavours and take you on a taste ride like none other. The gravy is spicy-mildly tangy in taste which will make you want more of it with each bite you take.
5.Squids(Calamari) Masala Fry-Calamari are known as squids in India, they are called mankio in Konkani. Recheado squid fry or chilli fry as it is also known is one of the most popular Goan style squid recipes. It is ubiquitous on the menu of most Goan beach shacks. This spicy calamari appetizer, chilled beverage of choice, good company, blue waters, white sand!! Simple joys in life!
6.Shark Ambot Tik-A popular fish of choice for this curry is shark fish. The spice of this curry is well balanced with the tamarind and vinegar which forms the basis for the sour component
