A universal fact about seafood is that it's delicious. Every recipe is chock-full of delicate flavors from fish, shrimp to lobster and can leave you into a food coma. However, if you try having your favorite sea meal with a sparkling glass of wine, the experience is heavenly in every definition of the word. Not just wine, most people prefer eating seafood with vodka, gin, and rum even, and have sworn by the luxury of taste.
This article tries to explore the perfect drinks to sip over with seafood recipes. If you're a connoisseur of either of these, this article is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So, without further ado, let's dive right in.
Seafood Paella is a Spanish delicacy cooked using rice, tomatoes, and exotic spices and is delicious to eat, thanks to its unique flavors. Paella pairs well with Rioja Red Wine, a drink that bears a sweet, peppery taste and perfectly blends with the dish's bold Spanish spices; thereby, not conquering the bold flavors of paella and keeping its uniqueness intact.
Cedar Plank Salmon is a seafood delight that finds many takers and is savoring to taste. Complementing it with Indian Pale Ale, also referred to as IPA, is a joy-in-the-mouth experience. The drink contains hints of pine and strong hop qualities, which seamlessly sit with Salmon’s smoky flavor and result in a taste that captures your heart.
The solid and piquant flavors of Raw Oysters explode in mind and tug at heart. However, if you choose to swill down gin with your luscious oyster meal, you will not regret it. Gin has herbal flavors, which provide a base to oysters' sweet, benevolent taste and make it simply excellent for some sinful indulgence. The best part? Experts suggest the best way to eat oysters with gin—sipping a little of gin, slurping an oyster, and following it up with another sip of gin.
The Grilled Pacific Halibut with Rhubarb Compote and Balsamic Strawberries is a dish that falls under the 'guilty pleasure' category. Pair the delight with Sauvignon Blanc, a sweet white wine, and wait for an experience that grows on you. Sauvignon Blanc has a refreshing taste that enhances the tangy, citric flavors of the dish.
If you're having a terrible time under the heat spell, this pairing will leave you relaxed and breezy. Tilapia Ceviche is a seafood recipe with deep citrus flavors, set against a blast of onion, tomato, and cilantro. Being slightly acidic in taste, Ceviche is best to pair with a cool, sweet drink, and to begin with; there is nothing better than a glass of well-balanced mojito. The fruity flavors of mojito soothe out the tart taste of Tilapia Ceviche and ensure wholesome goodness.
That's our list of top 5 seafood recipes and drink to match. For more such posts, keep scrolling this space.
