Seafood recipes perfect for summer

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14 May, 2022

The Thermomix or the other kitchen robots are going through their sweetest moment. Lack of time is usually a common excuse when it comes to cooking, and therefore having a healthy diet.

The so-called Mediterranean diet. With these devices, the cooking process is reduced to a minimum. It is not necessary to have great skills as a cook and anyone can make all kinds of recipes, as can happen this summer, when we have a little more free time. And what can we cook? There are many recipes, but as an idea, why not cook something related to seafood.

Seafood recipes perfect for summer

They are foods rich in nutrients and you don’t always have to spend a fortune. Today it is easy to buy quality seafood online in stores like Galician Seafood. And you know where the best seafood is.

If we have a version of the Thermomix, the easiest thing will be to consult its mobile application and search for a recipe using the term ‘seafood’. The variety will make us think about what we want to eat the next day. Because shellfish are exquisite delicacies. There is a lot of variety and there are endless recipes for all tastes and colors. If we go to the market, or buy online, we can choose between some classic prawns or prawns or delve into recipes with octopus and clams. Or simply buy some mussels, a basic type of shellfish, but with a taste of the sea that is not found in all crustaceans. If we have a bigger budget, we might want to cook ourselves a lobster. Added to the nutritional quality of these foods is the value of having cooked them ourselves.

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Seafood fits into any meal and event in which we want to use them, because they are simply delicious and fit very well during the summer, although there is always the myth that they have to be eaten during the Christmas months.

It shouldn’t always be like this. Before showing some examples of recipes that you can make with the Thermomix (although if you have another robot you will also have other tasty and healthy options), you should be aware that these types of products require careful cooking. Any small mistake can distort the product.

For example, if we do not cook the octopus properly, it will surely not be as tasty as it can be when mixed with Galician potatoes, paprika and a little virgin olive oil. The food treasure will be complete.

We say that shellfish is very healthy because it contains a huge repertoire of healthy minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium or iron, among others) and essential vitamins such as A, B and D. To all this, we must add a good injection of protein. Of course, all good seafood has its hidden face. We must not abuse these foods because we can see how quickly our cholesterol levels rise. Also, not all people are tolerant to shellfish. There are certain allergies that can end up being very annoying if we eat even a small, tiny dose of shellfish.

What can we cook with seafood?

As we said, there are many recipes, but with these heats, perhaps the most appropriate thing to do is to look for salad recipes that contain seafood, more or less elaborated. They will be low-calorie and very refreshing recipes. By now, his thoughts will have turned to a classic: the seafood salad. We are facing a recipe for success. And very simple to make. Great cooking skills are not necessary.

Following this line, we can make another salad with rice, or pasta, and where we mix with seafood and fresh vegetables. Let’s say it’s another summer classic. We close the circle of topics with a seafood paella, or a fideuá in its absence. Perhaps here we should raise the level of cooking, but if we follow the recipes of the Thermomix, or the Cooking Channel, we should not have any major problems.

If we want to raise our level or innovate, perhaps we can make a seafood pate, where we mix shrimp and crab (if it can be natural, much better for our body).

As a starter, it will be a success. Another interesting option in this section will be to cook a prawn carpaccio with avocado. Another very summer recipe. But let’s leave haute cuisine and go to other summer recipes, such as cooking with shrimp. A very rich product and with which we will always succeed with our guests. Simple, but tasty. As is the case with mussels, to which we can add a splash of wine to enhance their flavor even more.

Or, as we said before, cooking with octopus. Or some clams a la marinera. Two more products that provide a wide variety of resources to any Thermomix recipe. They are a safe bet. Finally, two last recipes, such as a seafood-based cold cream. It will always be an interesting option, as is the case with seafood lasagna. It will not be a cold dish, but it is a classic that we can always turn to at any time.

Recipe by chomon