Who hasn't taken a trip to the harbour, for a fish auction at their vacation destination, or early in the morning to get fish fresh out of the water? Fish, shellfish and crustaceans are the stars of summer dishes.

 

They have everything to please:

• Thanks to their great diversity 

Cod, salmon, tuna, anchovy, mackerel, hake, sole, sea bream, sea bass... are the best-known fish, but there are a multitude of freshwater, sea and ocean fish.

Among the shellfish, oysters, mussels, whelks, shrimps, langoustines and crabs are particularly popular for summer terrace meals.

• Because of the way they are prepared

Choose fresh or frozen, but always natural to preserve their nutritional qualities. 

In colorful, tasty and light seafood recipes, they can be eaten hot or cold, raw or cooked. Baked, pan-fried, steamed, grilled, boiled, fried or breaded, there's something for every taste. 

• Thanks to their nutritional qualities

Good for your health, they are a source of protein and minerals.  such as phosphorus, trace elements like zinc, copper, selenium, fluorine and iodine, as well as vitamins A, D and E, which are not always easy to find in our daily diet.

 

Oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, salmon, herring...  have a major advantage: they're rich in "omega 3" fatty acids, which are good for your health. This so-called "essential" fatty acid is essential to the proper functioning of the human body. It is involved in the development and functioning of the retina, the brain and the nervous system.  and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Our bodies can't manufacture it, or can't produce enough to cover our needs, so it has to come from our diet.

 

Crustaceans, shellfish and "lean" fish (cod, hake, sea bream, etc.) also have a real advantage: they're low in calories and highly recommended for losing weight or simply maintaining it. Provided, of course, that you use fat-free or low-fat cooking methods.

 

In conclusionFish, shellfish and crustaceans are healthy foods that are easy to incorporate into light, gourmet recipes. Their nutritional qualities are real, and to take full advantage of them, it's important to vary your fish and seafood. For the sake of your health, we recommend that you  eat 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one oily fish, to enjoy all their benefits.