The cold and wet weather, sooner or later, reminds us about the situation of warm places. And there, in every single even inclusive hotels, potato fries, hot dogs and other greasy, and, frankly, not very tasty food will be waiting for them on the beach. Meanwhile, many delicacies have been invented in the world for the real food gourmands,and the best fact is that they are also prepared on the beach.
Steamed Lobster
Most deliciously this dish is made on the beaches of the State Maine. Steamed lobster is served with potato chips, with a bowl of melted butter and fresh bread with a crispy crust. The secret of the perfect taste of the dish is that lobster is prepared in sea water, which gives it an unusual salty-sweet flavor.
Grilled fish
The recipe seems to be rather simple without any specialties. But in the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc they can make something special from a simple meal. First, in the beach restaurants there are no refrigerators, and the owners of establishments’ cook fish for their visitors according to the speed that fishermen have to spend while catching fish. Secondly, it is here that the world’s best black pepper grows, from which they make a fantastic sauce to fish. And if you add here warm and soft sand, friendly atmosphere and the noise of the sea –you will get a perfect beach meal in the world.
Alcapurrias
Puerto Rican food “for the poor”, of course, is capable to please Europeans. In fact, this is a crab meat, which is first dipped in a butter of tapioca, and then fried in oil until it gets golden brown. To eat this delicacy is best sitting in the shade near the water, watching the local children running around.
Oysters
Everyone knows that oysters should be tried out in France. And the best oysters are grown in the province of Brittany. And, it is preferable to go try them away from the promoted tourist bars, in some small town. It is there, in a small restaurant on the shore, with tiled floors and timbered walls on which marine paraphernalia is hung, it is worth to try oysters. Here you will be served them with a glass of chilled white Muscadet.
Acarajés
Africa had considerable influence on the traditions of Brazilian chefs. And it is not surprising that on the beaches of Salvador de Bahia, the most delicious snack is Acarajés. Made from a black chickpea pancakes this dish is served with a variety of local sauces and sun-dried shrimps. The whole process of cooking can be seen immediately, before the counter of leisurely hawker.
Grilled Octopus
The most tasty grilled octopus is cooked on the beaches of Mexico. It is here, having sat on a plastic chair in a beach eatery, you will get an excellent fried octopus with crispy and even slightly charred tentacles and with fleshy tender midway. Having sprinkled the dish with a little lemon juice, take glass of local beer or Margarita for the company , which here is frighteningly cheap and of such a volume that will be enough for the whole evening.
Paella
Despite the fact that paella is quite a traditional Spanish dish though every woman can make it decently; in the country of bullfighting there are places where it is particularly gorgeous. The best of all is to go for this delicious rice spices with saffron and paprika and strewn with gleaming mussels, shrimp and oysters on the beach of Costa del Sol. At the same time you can personally watch the show resembling process of cooking the meals and even to learn to artistically pour rice into a dish and scatter seafood with fan from the top. Here comes the fun of eating and cooking learning.
Greek Appetizers
In Greece, the word “meze” represents a huge selection of appetizers, which are usually in the form of salad bar, for the visitor to fight with his hunger, while waiting for the main dish to be ready. Perhaps the most delicious and varied meze are offered on the island of Mykonos. Here the beets are also with cream sauce, and artichokes with lemon and cucumber, spiced with a light garlicky tzatziki, and many other dishes. In the process of tasting the most important thing is not to forget to leave room for the core dish.
