As the May Day holiday approaches, many people are starting to plan how they will spend this highly anticipated holiday. Especially when it comes to food, seafood is always a popular choice. However, it is worth noting that the May Day holiday also coincides with the beginning of the fishing moratorium in the Yellow and Bohai Seas, and from May Day until September, fishermen will stop fishing activities to allow marine life to flourish and recover. Although the development of modern fish farming technology has made it possible to supply seafood in the market, it is important to choose the right seafood for a healthier and more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
At this time of year, while pipi shrimp and mackerel are popular for their deliciousness, the high price and disproportionate nutritional value have people looking for more suitable alternatives. Although the shrimp is loved by many seafood lovers, it actually has less meat and more shells, and the market sometimes encounters water injection problems, which greatly reduces its actual edible value. And mackerel, although it is now the season for its large number of markets, is bulky and difficult to preserve, which is not suitable for the consumption needs of modern families.
With the above factors in mind, I recommend everyone to try the following economical and delicious seafood this May Day holiday, which will not only enrich your table, but also add points to your health.
I. Bamboo Spider
The first is the razor clams, which are available all year round, but are in late spring and early summer, when the flesh is particularly delicious, rich in orange-yellow grains, and has a great taste. Horse clams are not only rich in protein and trace elements, but also help to replenish calcium and improve the body's ability to resist diseases.
In order to let you feel the deliciousness of razor clams more intuitively, I have specially prepared an easy-to-learn family recipe for you - razor clam leek dumplings. First, the fresh razor clams are cleaned, the flesh is removed from the shell, and the internal organs and impurities are removed by disemboweling them with scissors. Then wash and chop the leeks, mix them with the ground pork, and add salt, pepper, fish sauce and pepper oil to taste. Finally, the meat and the seasoned meat filling are wrapped in the dumpling skin, and after cooking, a delicious bamboo clam leek dumpling is completed, which is simple, delicious and nutritious.
Second, the large pen tube clam
Next up is the large tube clam, a cephalopod seafood that is particularly fatty in spring. The meat is delicate and does not age easily, making it ideal for cooking.
I recommend the stewed vermicelli with large brushstrokes, which is not only rich in taste, but also has high nutritional value. First, prepare a fresh large tube of mussels, handle them and cut them with a knife to enhance the taste. After stir-frying chives with hot oil in a pan, stir-fry the chives, ginger and garlic, add the large pen of clams and stir-fry quickly, then add the long-stemmed spinach and soft sweet potato vermicelli soaked in advance, simmer in chicken broth until the soup is rich, and finally season before serving. The deliciousness and health of this dish are guaranteed to make your holiday even more satisfying.
3. Braided fish
Braidfish is also an excellent choice, especially during the fishing season, because of its wild nature, firm flesh and natural seawater umami, which is extremely interesting.
The braided fish in sauce I prepared for you is a home-cooked dish with both color and flavor. After cleaning the fresh braided fish, cut the knife evenly on the fish for better flavoring. Stir-fry chives, ginger, garlic and star anise in a pot, then add an appropriate amount of soybean paste to stir-fry until fragrant, then add braided fish and seasonings and cook until the fish is cooked thoroughly and the soup is thick.
Fourth, the sun and moon shell
The last recommendation is the sun and moon shellfish, which are widely marketed before May Day, with a crescent white shell on one side and brown on the other, which is very unique and beautiful. During this breeding season, the seeds carried by the sun and moon shells are very fat and sweet. A simple dish of fried sun and moon shellfish with eggs and shallots is not only quick and convenient, but also allows you to quickly experience the deliciousness of sun and moon shellfish. Boil the scallops until they open, remove the meat, and stir-fry them with eggs and shallots.
With these simple yet delicious recipes, you can not only enjoy seafood delicacies like no other during the May Day holiday, but also guarantee both health and economic benefits. Whether it's a family gathering or a personal treat, these dishes will add a lot of fun to your vacation. Hopefully, this May Day, you will try these different recipes and make healthy and delicious seafood the highlight of your festival.