14 seafood dishes around the world that you need to try

The popular combo is believed to have originated in the UK between 1860 and 1863. The meal consists of French fries or potato wedges alongside battered, fried fish — typically cod. 

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To make this fritter,  sweet potato and annatto (red food coloring) are mashed together and fried with unpeeled shrimp. The peel is left on and eaten. 

Ceviche is a mainstay in many parts of Latin America including Peru and Ecuador. It consists of raw seafood cured in citrus juices and various seasonings. 

Tahiti takes a page out of the Ceviche playbook with Poisson Cru. The major difference here is the addition of coconut milk for a gentler flavor. 

The "To" in the name is a direct reference to the clay pot in which catfish steaks are braised and coated in a caramelized sauce and garnished with shallots. This local comfort food is typically served with rice. 

Bouillabaisse is a seafood stew which originated in the French port of Marseille. It started off as a fishermen’s food and was made from leftover bits of fish instead of choice cuts. The meat is slow-cooked in Provencal herbs which results in a sumptuous broth. 

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making a smörgåsbord (Scandinavian buffet), here is one of its most popular dishes. Gravlax is preserved salmon served on rye bread, accompanied by dill sauce (hovmästarsås). 

Mojo Isleño is an island sauce made from bay leaves, garlic, peppers, olive oil, vinegar, and other herbs and spices that have been reduced to a simmer. This is typically served on seafood. 

This simple, slow-cooked stew of seafood, tomatoes, coriander, chives, olive oil, garlic, and onion is a Brazilian classic. 

This dish gets its moniker from the southern Indian state of Kerala. The sauce is made from pureed ginger, garlic, and onion which is added to sauteed spices. Then, the fish cooks in the simmering sauce.

These fried fish balls, commonly served with tomato sauce, are easy to make and even easier to devour. 

Sashimi is a famous Japanese dish that consists of very thinly sliced, raw fish. Typically, it's served with soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi. 

Originated in Maine and first served in Milford, Connecticut, the lobster roll quickly became a coastal classic. Travelers can find this classic dish throughout the New England region of the US. 

Lobster rolls typically consist of cold lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise and served on a toasted bun.

The coastal city of Veracruz is known for this fish dish of braised fillets in capers, herbs, olives, and tomatoes. It's typically made with tilapia. 

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