49 Dishes

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Coconut crusted fish

Made with mahi-mahi, snapper, tuna

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Coconut shrimp

Coconut shrimp is a shrimp dish prepared using shrimp and coconut as primary ingredients. it can be prepared as a crunchy dish with the shrimp coated and deep fried, pan-fried or baked, and as a sautéed dish using coconut milk and other ingredients. it can be prepared and served on skewers.

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Conch chowder

Tomato-based chowder made with ground conch meat

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Cookup

Mixed rice, made with beans, vegetables and meat simmered in coconut milk, made with beef, pork, chicken, fish

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Curry chataigne

Curry made with pulp from breadnut seeds

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Curry chicken

Chicken curry or curry chicken is a dish originating from the indian subcontinent. it is common in the indian subcontinent, southeast asia, great britain, and the caribbean. a typical curry from the indian subcontinent consists of chicken stewed in an onion- and tomato-based sauce, flavoured with ginger, garlic, tomato puree, chilli peppers and a variety of spices, often including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom. outside of south asia, chicken curry is often made with a pre-made spice mixture known as curry powder.

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Fish burger

A fish sandwich is, most generally, any kind of sandwich made with fish. the term is frequently used to describe food made with breaded, fried fish, which are commonly found in fast food venues.in american english, a sandwich is any two pieces of bread with filling, including rolls and buns; in british english (and also some other national english varieties such as those of australia and new zealand), the word sandwich is defined more narrowly, to require the pieces of bread to be sliced from a loaf, and a roll or bun with filling would not generally be called a sandwich. thus, what would be considered a fish sandwich in the us may not be considered a sandwich at all in some other english-speaking countries, if it is on a roll or bun as opposed to sliced bread. in australia, a piece of whole fried fish served on hamburger-style bun would be called a fish burger; that would not generally be considered to be burger in american english, since in american english a burger requires a patty made of ground meat, so something could only be a fish burger if it contained a patty made of ground fish. examples include: fish finger sandwich, a sandwich made with fish fingers popular in britain where it is a comfort food. tuna sandwich, usually made from canned tuna combined with other ingredients, and which has been called "the mainstay of almost everyone's american childhood". salmon burger, a type of fishcake made mostly from salmon in the style of a hamburger, common in alaska where they are routinely offered as an alternative to beef hamburgers. fried fish sandwiches such as the filet-o-fish (from mcdonald's) and bk big fish (burger king). fischbrötchen, a sandwich made with fish and other components commonly eaten in northern germany, due to the region's proximity to the north sea and baltic sea.

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Fish taco

Fish tacos originated in baja california in mexico, where they consist of grilled or fried fish, lettuce or cabbage, pico de gallo, and a sour cream or citrus/mayonnaise sauce, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla. in the united states, they were first popularized by the rubio's fast-food chain, and remain most popular in california, colorado, and washington. in california, they are often found at street vendors, and a regional variation is to serve them with cabbage and coleslaw dressing on top.

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Fishcake

A fishcake (sometimes written as fish cake) is a culinary dish consisting of filleted fish or other seafood minced or ground, mixed with a starchy ingredient, and fried until golden. asian-style fishcakes usually contain fish with salt, water, flour and egg. they can include a combination of fish paste and surimi. european-style fishcakes are similar to a croquette, consisting of filleted fish or other seafood with potato patty, sometimes coated in breadcrumbs or batter. fishcakes as defined in the oxford dictionary of food and nutrition are chopped or minced fish mixed with potato, egg and flour with seasonings of onions, peppers and sometimes herbs.the fishcake has been seen as a way of using up leftovers that might otherwise be thrown away. in mrs beeton's 19th century publication book of household management, her recipe for fishcakes calls for "leftover fish" and "cold potatoes". more modern recipes have added to the dish, suggesting ingredients such as smoked salmon and vegetables.

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Fried chicken

Fried chicken, also known as southern fried chicken, is a dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour or batter and pan-fried, deep fried, pressure fried, or air fried. the breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken while retaining juices in the meat. broiler chickens are most commonly used. the first dish known to have been deep fried was fritters, which were popular in the european middle ages. however, the scottish were the first europeans to deep fry their chicken in fat (though without seasoning). meanwhile, many west african peoples had traditions of seasoned fried chicken (though battering and cooking the chicken in palm oil). scottish frying techniques and west african seasoning techniques were combined by enslaved africans and african-americans in the american south.

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Goat water

Goat water, also referred to as kiddy stew, is a stew that is a part of the national cuisine of the caribbean island of montserrat it has been described as a national dish of montserrat. it has also been described as a national stew.goat water is prepared using goat meat, onions, herbs and chible (scallions/spring onions and thyme), ketchup, hot green pepper, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, cloves, oil, water, marjoram, ground mace and flour. it is sometimes served with rice or crispy bread rolls. the dish has been described as spicy and flavorful.

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Hamburger

A hamburger (or burger for short) is a food consisting of fillings —usually a patty of ground meat, typically beef—placed inside a sliced bun or bread roll. hamburgers are often served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, or chilis; condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, or a "special sauce", often a variation of thousand island dressing; and are frequently placed on sesame seed buns. a hamburger topped with cheese is called a cheeseburger.the term burger can also be applied to the meat patty on its own, especially in the united kingdom, where the term patty is rarely used, or the term can even refer simply to ground beef. since the term hamburger usually implies beef, for clarity burger may be prefixed with the type of meat or meat substitute used, as in beef burger, turkey burger, bison burger, portobello burger, or veggie burger. in australia and new zealand, a piece of chicken breast on a bun is known as a chicken burger, which would generally not be considered to be a burger in the united states; where it would generally be called a chicken sandwich, but in australian english and new zealand english a sandwich requires sliced bread (not a bun), so it would not be considered a sandwich.hamburgers are typically sold at fast-food restaurants, diners, and specialty and high-end restaurants. there are many international and regional variations of hamburgers.

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Jerk chicken

Jerk is a style of cooking native to jamaica, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called jamaican jerk spice. the art of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated with amerindians in jamaica from the arawak and taíno tribes who intermingled with the maroons.the smoky taste of jerked meat is achieved using various cooking methods, including modern wood-burning ovens. the meat is normally chicken or pork, and the main ingredients of the spicy jerk marinade sauce are allspice and scotch bonnet peppers. jerk cooking is popular in caribbean and west indian diaspora communities throughout north america and western europe.

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Jerk pork

Jerk is a style of cooking native to jamaica, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called jamaican jerk spice. the art of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated with amerindians in jamaica from the arawak and taíno tribes who intermingled with the maroons.the smoky taste of jerked meat is achieved using various cooking methods, including modern wood-burning ovens. the meat is normally chicken or pork, and the main ingredients of the spicy jerk marinade sauce are allspice and scotch bonnet peppers. jerk cooking is popular in caribbean and west indian diaspora communities throughout north america and western europe.

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Mango ginger chicken

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Pasta

Pasta (us: , uk: ; italian pronunciation: [ˈpasta]) is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking. rice flour, or legumes such as beans or lentils, are sometimes used in place of wheat flour to yield a different taste and texture, or as a gluten-free alternative. pasta is a staple food of italian cuisine.pastas are divided into two broad categories: dried (pasta secca) and fresh (pasta fresca). most dried pasta is produced commercially via an extrusion process, although it can be produced at home. fresh pasta is traditionally produced by hand, sometimes with the aid of simple machines. fresh pastas available in grocery stores are produced commercially by large-scale machines. both dried and fresh pastas come in a number of shapes and varieties, with 310 specific forms known by over 1,300 documented names. in italy, the names of specific pasta shapes or types often vary by locale. for example, the pasta form cavatelli is known by 28 different names depending upon the town and region. common forms of pasta include long and short shapes, tubes, flat shapes or sheets, miniature shapes for soup, those meant to be filled or stuffed, and specialty or decorative shapes.as a category in italian cuisine, both fresh and dried pastas are classically used in one of three kinds of prepared dishes: as pasta asciutta (or pastasciutta), cooked pasta is plated and served with a complementary sauce or condiment; a second classification of pasta dishes is pasta in brodo, in which the pasta is part of a soup-type dish. a third category is pasta al forno, in which the pasta is incorporated into a dish that is subsequently baked in the oven. pasta dishes are generally simple, but individual dishes vary in preparation. some pasta dishes are served as a small first course or for light lunches, such as pasta salads. other dishes may be portioned larger and used for dinner. pasta sauces similarly may vary in taste, color and texture.in terms of nutrition, cooked plain pasta is 31% carbohydrates (mostly starch), 6% protein, and low in fat, with moderate amounts of manganese, but pasta generally has low micronutrient content. pasta may be enriched or fortified, or made from whole grains.

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Pelau

Pelau is a traditional rice dish of the west indies (guadeloupe, dominica, saint lucia) and in other caribbean countries such as trinidad and tobago, grenada, barbados and saint vincent and the grenadines. main ingredients are meat (usually chicken or beef, rice, pigeon peas or cowpeas, coconut milk and sugar; various vegetables and spices are optional ingredients. spices used in the dish include cardamom, cloves, cumin and coriander. the meat is caramelised and the other ingredients are then added one by one, resulting in a dark brown stew. an alternative preparation method is to sauté the meat, precook the rice, prepare the dish and bake it in the oven. side dishes are optional; coleslaw is a typical one. pelau shares its origins with pilaf, a rice dish from central asia, the middle east, east africa, south asia, and spain, with their original version of their dish, paella. pelau is a creole dish. when the island was under spanish colonial rule, their version of paella was passed down to the slaves who transformed the dish. the caramelisation of the meat goes back to african preparation traditions. over the course of time, the basic method of preparing pilaf, the caramelisation of meat and influences of the trinidadian cuisine (especially with regards to available ingredients) mingled into today's pelau.

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Pizza

Pizza (italian: [ˈpittsa], neapolitan: [ˈpittsə]) is a dish of italian origin consisting of a usually round, flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients (such as various types of sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, onions, olives, vegetables, meat, ham, etc.), which is then baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven. a small pizza is sometimes called a pizzetta. a person who makes pizza is known as a pizzaiolo. in italy, pizza served in a restaurant is presented unsliced, and is eaten with the use of a knife and fork. in casual settings, however, it is cut into wedges to be eaten while held in the hand. the term pizza was first recorded in the 10th century in a latin manuscript from the southern italian town of gaeta in lazio, on the border with campania. modern pizza was invented in naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular in many countries. it has become one of the most popular foods in the world and a common fast food item in europe, north america and australasia; available at pizzerias (restaurants specializing in pizza), restaurants offering mediterranean cuisine, via pizza delivery, and as street food. various food companies sell ready-baked pizzas, which may be frozen, in grocery stores, to be reheated in a home oven. in 2017, the world pizza market was us$128 billion, and in the us it was $44 billion spread over 76,000 pizzerias. overall, 13% of the u.s. population aged 2 years and over consumed pizza on any given day.the associazione verace pizza napoletana (lit. true neapolitan pizza association) is a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in naples that aims to promote traditional neapolitan pizza. in 2009, upon italy's request, neapolitan pizza was registered with the european union as a traditional speciality guaranteed dish, and in 2017 the art of its making was included on unesco's list of intangible cultural heritage.raffaele esposito is often considered to be the father of modern pizza.

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Pork ribs

Pork ribs are a cut of pork popular in western and asian cuisines. the ribcage of a domestic pig, meat and bones together, is cut into usable pieces, prepared by smoking, grilling, or baking – usually with a sauce, often barbecue – and then served.

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Rikkita beef

Beef marinated in champagne and italian dressing, chili peppers, then fried

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Roti

Roti (also known as chapati) is a round flatbread native to the indian subcontinent. it is popular in india, sri lanka, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, maldives, myanmar, malaysia, indonesia, singapore, thailand, guyana, suriname, jamaica, trinidad and tobago, mauritius and fiji. it is made from stoneground whole wheat flour, traditionally known as gehu ka atta, and water that is combined into a dough. roti is consumed in many countries worldwide. its defining characteristic is that it is unleavened. naan from the indian subcontinent, by contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread, as is kulcha. like breads around the world, roti is a staple accompaniment to other foods.

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Shrimp taco

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Smoked fish

Smoked fish is fish that has been cured by smoking. foods have been smoked by humans throughout history. originally this was done as a preservative. in more recent times fish is readily preserved by refrigeration and freezing and the smoking of fish is generally done for the unique taste and flavour imparted by the smoking process.

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Steak

A steak, also sometimes called "beef steak", is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. it is normally grilled, though it can also be pan-fried. steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers. besides cattle, steaks are also often cut from other animals, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey, deer, and zebu, as well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large fish such as swordfish, shark, and marlin. for some meats, such as pork, lamb and mutton, chevon, and veal, these cuts are often referred to as chops. some cured meat, such as gammon, is commonly served as steak. grilled portobello mushroom may be called mushroom steak, and similarly for other vegetarian dishes. imitation steak is a food product that is formed into a steak shape from various pieces of meat. grilled fruits such as watermelon have been used as vegetarian steak alternatives. exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak cut from the plate, the flank steak cut from the abdominal muscles, and the silverfinger steak cut from the loin and including three rib bones. in a larger sense, fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak, and many more varieties of steak are known.

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Suckling pig

A suckling pig is a piglet fed on its mother's milk (i.e., a piglet which is still a "suckling"). in culinary contexts, a suckling pig is slaughtered between the ages of two and six weeks. it is traditionally cooked whole, often roasted, in various cuisines. it is usually prepared for special occasions and gatherings. the most popular preparation can be found in spain and portugal under the name lechón (spanish) or leitão (portuguese). the meat from suckling pig is pale and tender and the cooked skin is crisp and can be used for pork rinds. the texture of the meat can be somewhat gelatinous due to the amount of collagen in a young pig.

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Curry

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with south asian cuisine. in southern india, leaves from the curry tree may be included.there are many varieties of curry. in traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition, religious practice, and preference of the chef. such dishes have names that refer to their ingredients, spicing, and cooking methods. outside the indian subcontinent, a curry is a dish from southeast asia which uses coconut milk or spice pastes, commonly eaten over rice. curries may contain fish, meat, poultry, or shellfish, either alone or in combination with vegetables. others are vegetarian. dry curries are cooked using small amounts of liquid, which is allowed to evaporate, leaving the other ingredients coated with the spice mixture. wet curries contain significant amounts of sauce or gravy based on broth, coconut cream or coconut milk, dairy cream or yogurt, or legume purée, sautéed crushed onion, or tomato purée. curry powder, a commercially prepared mixture of spices marketed in the west, was first exported to britain in the 18th century when indian merchants sold a concoction of spices, similar to garam masala, to the british colonial government and army returning to britain.

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Beef

Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (bos taurus). in prehistoric times, humans hunted aurochs and later domesticated them. since that time, numerous breeds of cattle have been bred specifically for the quality or quantity of their meat. today, beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and poultry. as of 2018, the united states, brazil, and china were the largest producers of beef. beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often ground or minced, as found in most hamburgers. beef contains protein, iron, and vitamin b12. along with other kinds of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease, especially when processed. beef has a high environmental impact, being a primary driver of deforestation with the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any agricultural product.

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Chicken

The chicken (gallus domesticus) is a domesticated junglefowl species, with attributes of wild species such as the grey and the ceylon junglefowl that are originally from southeastern asia. rooster or cock is a term for an adult male bird, and a younger male may be called a cockerel. a male that has been castrated is a capon. an adult female bird is called a hen and a sexually immature female is called a pullet. originally raised for cockfighting or for special ceremonies, chickens were not kept for food until the hellenistic period (4th–2nd centuries bc). humans now keep chickens primarily as a source of food (consuming both their meat and eggs) and as pets. chickens are one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a total population of 23.7 billion as of 2018, up from more than 19 billion in 2011. there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. there are numerous cultural references to chickens – in myth, folklore and religion, and in language and literature. genetic studies have pointed to multiple maternal origins in south asia, southeast asia, and east asia, but the clade found in the americas, europe, the middle east and africa originated from the indian subcontinent. from ancient india, the chicken spread to lydia in western asia minor, and to greece by the 5th century bc. fowl have been known in egypt since the mid-15th century bc, with the "bird that gives birth every day" having come from the land between syria and shinar, babylonia, according to the annals of thutmose iii.

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Cod

Cod is the common name for the demersal fish genus gadus, belonging to the family gadidae. cod is also used as part of the common name for a number of other fish species, and one species that belongs to genus gadus is commonly not called cod (alaska pollock, gadus chalcogrammus). the two most common species of cod are the atlantic cod (gadus morhua), which lives in the colder waters and deeper sea regions throughout the north atlantic, and the pacific cod (gadus macrocephalus), found in both eastern and western regions of the northern pacific. gadus morhua was named by linnaeus in 1758. (however, g. morhua callarias, a low-salinity, nonmigratory race restricted to parts of the baltic, was originally described as gadus callarias by linnaeus.) cod is popular as a food with a mild flavour and a dense, flaky, white flesh. cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, a common source of vitamin a, vitamin d, vitamin e, and omega-3 fatty acids (epa and dha). young atlantic cod or haddock prepared in strips for cooking is called scrod. in the united kingdom, atlantic cod is one of the most common ingredients in fish and chips, along with haddock and plaice.

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Conch

Conch () is a common name of a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. conch shells typically have a high spire and a noticeable siphonal canal (in other words, the shell comes to a noticeable point at both ends). in north america, a conch is often identified as a queen conch, indigenous to the waters of the gulf of mexico and caribbean. queen conches are valued for seafood and are also used as fish bait.the group of conches that are sometimes referred to as "true conches" are marine gastropod molluscs in the family strombidae, specifically in the genus strombus and other closely related genera. for example, lobatus gigas, the queen conch, and laevistrombus canarium, the dog conch, are true conches. many other species are also often called "conch", but are not at all closely related to the family strombidae, including melongena species (family melongenidae) and the horse conch triplofusus papillosus (family fasciolariidae). species commonly referred to as conches also include the sacred chank or shankha shell (turbinella pyrum) and other turbinella species in the family turbinellidae. the triton's trumpet (family charoniidae) may also be fashioned into a horn and referred to as a conch.

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Crab

Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (abdomen) (greek: βραχύς, romanized: brachys = short, οὐρά / οura = tail), usually hidden entirely under the thorax. they live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and have a single pair of pincers. they first appeared during the jurassic period.

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Fish

Ceviche, grilled, pan-fried, stew, salad, fritters, creole style, steamed

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Goat

Goat meat or goat's meat is the meat of the domestic goat (capra aegagrus hircus). the common name for goat meat is simply "goat", though meat from adult goats is referred to as chevon, while that from young goats can be called capretto (it.), cabrito (sp. and por.) or kid. in south asian and caribbean cuisine, mutton commonly means goat meat. in south asia, where mutton curry is popular, "mutton" is used for both goat and lamb meat. the culinary name "chevon", a blend of chèvre 'goat' and mouton 'sheep', was coined in 1922 and selected by a trade association; it was adopted by the united states department of agriculture in 1928.: 19  according to market research, consumers in the united states prefer "chevon" to "goat" "cabrito", a word of spanish and portuguese origin, refers specifically to the meat of a young, milk-fed goat. it is also known as chivo.

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Grouper

Groupers are fish of any of a number of genera in the subfamily epinephelinae of the family serranidae, in the order perciformes. not all serranids are called "groupers"; the family also includes the sea basses. the common name "grouper" is usually given to fish in one of two large genera: epinephelus and mycteroperca. in addition, the species classified in the small genera anyperidon, cromileptes, dermatolepis, graciela, saloptia, and triso are also called "groupers". fish in the genus plectropomus are referred to as "coral groupers". these genera are all classified in the subfamily epiphelinae. however, some of the hamlets (genus alphestes), the hinds (genus cephalopholis), the lyretails (genus variola) and some other small genera (gonioplectrus, niphon, paranthias) are also in this subfamily, and occasional species in other serranid genera have common names involving the word "grouper". nonetheless, the word "grouper" on its own is usually taken as meaning the subfamily epinephelinae.

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Lobster

Lobsters are a family (nephropidae, synonym homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.commercially important species include two species of homarus (which look more like the stereotypical lobster) from the northern atlantic ocean, and scampi (which look more like a shrimp, or a "mini lobster") — the northern hemisphere genus nephrops and the southern hemisphere genus metanephrops.

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Mahi-mahi

The mahi-mahi () or common dolphinfish (coryphaena hippurus) is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. also widely called dorado (not to be confused with salminus brasiliensis, a fresh water fish) and dolphin, it is one of two members of the family coryphaenidae, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. these fish are most commonly found in the waters around the gulf of mexico, costa rica, hawaii and the indian ocean.

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Oyster

Oyster is the common name for a number of different families of salt-water bivalve molluscs that live in marine or brackish habitats. in some species, the valves are highly calcified, and many are somewhat irregular in shape. many, but not all oysters are in the superfamily ostreoidea. some types of oysters are commonly consumed (cooked or raw), and in some locales are regarded as a delicacy. some types of pearl oysters are harvested for the pearl produced within the mantle. windowpane oysters are harvested for their translucent shells, which are used to make various kinds of decorative objects.

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Pork

Curry, jerk, chops, ribs, roast

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Saltfish

Dried and salted cod, sometimes referred to as salt cod or saltfish or salt dolly, is cod which has been preserved by drying after salting. cod which has been dried without the addition of salt is stockfish. salt cod was long a major export of the north atlantic region, and has become an ingredient of many cuisines around the atlantic and in the mediterranean. dried and salted cod has been produced for over 500 years in newfoundland, iceland, and the faroe islands, and most particularly in norway where it is called klippfisk, literally "cliff-fish". traditionally it was dried outdoors by the wind and sun, often on cliffs and other bare rock-faces. today klippfisk is usually dried indoors with the aid of electric heaters.

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Seafood

Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans, prominently including fish and shellfish. shellfish include various species of molluscs (e.g. bivalve molluscs such as clams, oysters and mussels, and cephalopods such as octopus and squid), crustaceans (e.g. shrimp, crabs, and lobster), and echinoderms (e.g. sea cucumbers and sea urchins). historically, marine mammals such as cetaceans (whales and dolphins) as well as seals have been eaten as food, though that happens to a lesser extent in modern times. edible sea plants such as some seaweeds and microalgae are widely eaten as sea vegetables around the world, especially in asia. seafood is an important source of (animal) protein in many diets around the world, especially in coastal areas. semi-vegetarians who consume seafood as the only source of meat are said to adhere to pescetarianism. the harvesting of wild seafood is usually known as fishing or hunting, while the cultivation and farming of seafood is known as aquaculture and fish farming (in the case of fish). most of the seafood harvest is consumed by humans, but a significant proportion is used as fish food to farm other fish or rear farm animals. some seafoods (i.e. kelp) are used as food for other plants (a fertilizer). in these ways, seafoods are used to produce further food for human consumption. also, products such as fish oil and spirulina tablets are extracted from seafoods. some seafood is fed to aquarium fish, or used to feed domestic pets such as cats. a small proportion is used in medicine, or is used industrially for nonfood purposes (e.g. leather).

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Shrimp

Shrimp are crustaceans with elongated bodies and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion – most commonly caridea and dendrobranchiata of the decapod order, although some crustaceans outside of this order are referred to as "shrimp". more narrow definitions may be restricted to caridea, to smaller species of either group or to only the marine species. under a broader definition, shrimp may be synonymous with prawn, covering stalk-eyed swimming crustaceans with long, narrow muscular tails (abdomens), long whiskers (antennae), and slender legs. any small crustacean which resembles a shrimp tends to be called one. they swim forward by paddling with swimmerets on the underside of their abdomens, although their escape response is typically repeated flicks with the tail driving them backwards very quickly. crabs and lobsters have strong walking legs, whereas shrimp have thin, fragile legs which they use primarily for perching.shrimp are widespread and abundant. there are thousands of species adapted to a wide range of habitats. they can be found feeding near the seafloor on most coasts and estuaries, as well as in rivers and lakes. to escape predators, some species flip off the seafloor and dive into the sediment. they usually live from one to seven years. shrimp are often solitary, though they can form large schools during the spawning season.they play important roles in the food chain and are an important food source for larger animals ranging from fish to whales. the muscular tails of many shrimp are edible to humans, and they are widely caught and farmed for human consumption. commercial shrimp species support an industry worth 50 billion dollars a year, and in 2010 the total commercial production of shrimp was nearly 7 million tonnes. shrimp farming became more prevalent during the 1980s, particularly in china, and by 2007 the harvest from shrimp farms exceeded the capture of wild shrimp. there are significant issues with excessive bycatch when shrimp are captured in the wild, and with pollution damage done to estuaries when they are used to support shrimp farming. many shrimp species are small as the term shrimp suggests, about 2 cm (0.79 in) long, but some shrimp exceed 25 cm (9.8 in). larger shrimp are more likely to be targeted commercially and are often referred to as prawns, particularly in britain.

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Snapper

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Spiny lobster

Spiny lobsters, also known as langustas, langouste, or rock lobsters, are a family (palinuridae) of about 60 species of achelate crustaceans, in the decapoda reptantia. spiny lobsters are also, especially in australia, new zealand, ireland, south africa, and the bahamas, called crayfish, sea crayfish, or crawfish ("kreef" in south africa), terms which elsewhere are reserved for freshwater crayfish.

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Tree mutton

The vervet monkey (chlorocebus pygerythrus), or simply vervet, is an old world monkey of the family cercopithecidae native to africa. the term "vervet" is also used to refer to all the members of the genus chlorocebus. the five distinct subspecies can be found mostly throughout southern africa, as well as some of the eastern countries. vervets were introduced to florida, st. kitts and nevis, barbados, and cape verde. these mostly herbivorous monkeys have black faces and grey body hair color, ranging in body length from about 40 cm (16 in) for females, to about 50 cm (20 in) for males. in addition to behavioral research on natural populations, vervet monkeys serve as a nonhuman primate model for understanding genetic and social behaviors of humans. they have been noted for having human-like characteristics, such as hypertension, anxiety, and social and dependent alcohol use. vervets live in social groups ranging from 10 to 70 individuals, with males moving to other groups at the time of sexual maturity. studies done on vervet monkeys involve their communication and alarm calls, specifically in regard to kin and group recognition, and particular predator sightings.

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Conch stew

Conch soup and conch chowder are soup dishes made with conch that are traditional in various caribbean island cuisines as well as the cuisine of honduras. conch chowder is also a traditional food of the florida keys.