The Hit List: 6 Favorite Seafood-Inspired Dishes
Jul 25, 2017 01:58PM ● By Style
Raise your hand if you’re hooked on seafood. Whether consumed raw where the fish’s flavor can truly shine, or deep-fried to give it a craveable crunch, our region has plenty of eateries that put their best fish forward. In no particular order…
“Refreshing, spicy and fresh, you have to try the Peruvian-style Ceviche at La Huaca in Roseville. They have multiple varieties to pick from, but I recommend the mixto: fish, shrimp, octopus and calamari cured in just-squeezed lime juice with red onions and hot peppers. Tip: On Mondays (“Ceviche Day”), it’s $11.95, and the first Sunday of the month, they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (inclusive of ceviche!) for $27.95.”
“All of the artistically prepared dishes at Suishin Sushi in Folsom are made using seafood of the utmost quality, but their Spicy Tuna Hand Roll is especially bomb. With 10 years of experience under their belt and one of the friendliest owners in town, it’s easy to see why they’re such a success. Swing by for Happy Hour (Monday through Saturday from 5-6 p.m.) for half-off all regular rolls, beer and hot sake; or during lunch for their all-you-can-eat special.”
“You can’t beat Fat’s Asia Bistro for their Honey Walnut Prawns. Studded with plenty of crunchy walnuts, a dusting of sesame seeds, and an abundance of lightly fried shrimp bathing in an addicting, just-sweet-enough ‘secret sauce,’ it’s pure glutton goodness and my go-to guilty pleasure.”
“The Basa Tacos at Cascada in Placerville are halfway healthy—thanks to the fish being grilled—but wholly delicious. Crafted using fish that’s consistently fresh, and piled high with tasty toppings like red cabbage, onions, cilantro and avocado, alongside cilantro rice, black beans and spicy chili sauce, it’s a satisfying meal morning, noon or night.”
“The Seafood Tower at Scott’s Seafood Folsom is exactly like it sounds—a seafood castle crafted with multi-tiered platters of hot and cold shellfish of all kinds (shrimp, crab, oysters and calamari). It’s worth the splurge…and the splash!”
