5 must-try Greek seafood dishes
Greece is surrounded by the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, so there is no excuse for refusing to try its delightful seafood dishes accompanied with “ouzo” or “tsipouro”, at your travel there. Depending on which side of the country you are staying, the traditional dishes vary. However, some dishes are “all time classic” and you can find them everywhere.
Usually, during summer, people in Greece prefer eating seafood instead of meat when they have lunch or dinner at a Greek tavern or restaurant. So, you shouldn’t miss these 5 dishes while visiting Greece.
Shellfish and mussels
Greek mussels and shellfish are incomparably tasty. You can try them either steamed, as “saganaki” or with rice/spaghetti. Pour some lemon juice on them and enjoy with a glass of “tsipouro”.
Shrimp “saganaki”
One of the most classic seafood dishes of the Greek cuisine. The shrimps after being sauteed in a pan with garlic, pepper, onion and some ouzo, they dive into a spicy tomato sauce and get boiled in medium fire. Accompanied perfectly with some feta cheese and a lot of bread!
Fried “calamari”
Squids cut into small rings, covered with flour and fried in olive oil till they get golden and crispy make a so simple, but delicious, dish especially in summer. Use tzatziki as a dip!
Grilled octopus
Boil a fresh octopus without water -it contains enough water itself- till it gets soft. Then cut its tentacles one by one and grill it on a grill or pan just for about 3 minutes. Serve it with extra virgin olive oil, oregano and vinegar.
Pasta with lobster
The so-called “astakomakaronada”. Boiled lobster dives in a tomato sauce seasoned with Greek herbs and fits perfect on top of pasta of your choice which is boiled in the previously made lobster broth. Served with fresh basil and pepper on the top.
Whatever of these or other Greek traditional dishes you choose, we are sure the food will be fantastic. Greek cuisine uses fresh products, pure olive oil and love to cook all these delicious dishes. You can enjoy your lunch on board or at a Greek restaurant, during your full day cruise with the yacht of your choice.