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Deutsch: Meeresfrüchte
Seafood includes any form of food taken from the sea.Seafood prominently includes fish and shellfish. Shellfish include various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Historically, sea mammals such as whales and dolphins have been consumed as food, though that happens to a lesser extent these days. Edible sea plants, such as some seaweeds and microalgae, are widely eaten as seafood around the world, especially in Asia.
Deutsch: Anbraten / Español: Sellado / Português: Selagem / Français: Saisie / Italiano: Scottatura
Searing is a cooking technique in which food, typically meat or fish, is exposed to very high heat for a short period to create a browned, flavourful crust on its surface. This process enhances the taste and appearance of the food by using dry-heat cooking methods, such as pan-searing or grilling, while preserving its juiciness inside.
Deutsch: Würzen / Español: Condimentar / Português: Temperar / Français: Assaisonner / Italiano: Condire /
In the food context, "season" refers to the process of adding flavor to food by using herbs, spices, and other ingredients.
Deutsch: Meeresalgen / Español: Alga marina / Português: Alga marinha / Français: Algues marines / Italiano: Alga marina
Seaweed refers to various species of marine algae that are edible and used widely in cooking, particularly in Asian cuisines such as Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Seaweed is celebrated not only for its unique umami flavors but also for its nutritional benefits, including being a rich source of iodine, vitamins, and minerals.