Ocean’s Bounty

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Zhoushan Archipelago is a city of islands in Zhejiang, a province to the south of Shanghai. It offers a full variety of tourism destinations on the limitless sea, seafood, and Buddhist temples that attract tourists, gourmets and pilgrims from all over China and beyond.

Known as the Fishery of the East China Sea, the archipelago is home to about 360 species of fish, 60 species of shrimps and 100 species of shellfish. Zhoushan deserves its reputation as being a paradise for seafood lovers.other coastal cities in Zhejiang such as Ningbo and Wenzhou to the prize. yourself a taste of the region’s seafood is to miss the point entirely.dried fish delicacies, such as dried yellow croaker. Salted and Zhoushan is famousits high yield of yellow croaker, a delicacy that struggle to find. The Cezi Slate Cod Croaker, weside in the northern waters of the Zhoushan archipelago has a reputation for its colossal size and high nutritional content.

Zhoushan’s culinary tradition means that seasonings are kept to a minimum in order to ensure thesteamed fish retains as much of its natural, fresh taste as possible Purple seaweed cultivation in Zhoushan began in 1969. The seasonal treat is harvested around the beginning of spring and is regarded as a top-grade product. Although it may not appeal so much to westerners, there can be no doubt that Zhoushan produces the country’s tastiest seaweed.

Wine and dine at Shenjiamen’s seafood street A truly authentic way to end your Zhoushan trip would be to dine at one of the many restaurants along the bustling Shenjiamen Seafood Street, located on the attractive dock area. Here is a place to enjoy the Zhoushan style beer-and-seafood nightlife and admire the charming panorama. Wining and dining here will not only satisfy your taste buds but will open your eyes on what the sea really has to offer-nam a bizarre array of sea creatures of all shapes and sizes.Large yellow croaker is one of the best sea catches Zhoushan has to offer.it’ s yummy. It can be cooked in various ways.

Little yellow croaker resembles a yellow croaker, but it is much smaller. It is usually 16-25centimeters long just 200-300 grams. The dorsal part looks yellowish-brown and the belly is golden Ribbonfish, usually one meter long this fish is tender, nutritious and, of course, delcious.

The good thing about this fish is that there aren’t so many bones. TCM doctors think that the Ribbonfish has many health and beauty benefits.

One of China’s seafood delicacies, cuttlefish is delicious and nutritious. It can be prepared in many ways: cold and covered in sauce, sliced and stir-fried, sliced like rolls and stir-fried, stewed, and sau In particular, cuttlefish with garlic sprouts and sauce is very tasty.

Cuttlefish eggs are often cooked in a special way. This dish is famed at home and abroad.

Salted crab is typical Zhoushan flavor. Salty and moreish are the best two words to define the flavour.

Snail paste made in Shengsi is another delicacy Zhoushan offers. Shelled and mashed,it is seasoned with salt, sugar and wine. No preservatives are used.

Pickled mud snail is another local Zhoushan delicacy. Soused in seasonings such as wine, vinegar and ginger, the mud snail can be stored in ceramic or glass jars for long time. It goes well with many other dishes.