Pakistan’s coastline is 990 km long and very rich in marine resources as its vast creek system of the River Indus and shallow sub-tidal areas provide ideal conditions for the growth of fisheries resources.
Although more than 1,500 types of finfish and shellfish are found along the Pakistan coast, about 200 species are commercially harvested. Among other shellfish, crab, lobster, squid, cuttlefish and mollusk are important. Among finfish, a large number of species are caught which includes sardines, croakers, snappers, pomfrets, sharks, catfish, barracudas, river shad and eels.
Karachi is fortunate enough to have a vast coastline and deep sea. The city offers high quality seafood for food lovers. We’ve put together some of the unique seafood delicacies available in Karachi’s Keamari area that will keep you from getting too close to winter.
Fish and Prawn Chowmein
The first of the three sea foods we will mention is Fish and Prawn Chowmein, which is considered to similar with a Chinese dish.
Served with vegetables and meat, this is a complete meal if preceded by a bowl of piping hot Chicken Corn or Hot and Sour soup. For food lovers, this light dish turns out to be a pleasant change from the routine of desi food.
Soups, rice, fish, prawns and shrimp; Chinese dishes contain something for everyone. Quite easy to prepare, egg noodles are boiled and then cooked with a little oil and vegetables, peanuts and boiled chicken pieces. Stir frying a wok full takes hardly 10 minutes.
The price of a small pack of chowmein has been fixed at Rs 250 while the price of a large pack has been fixed at Rs 400.
Fish Bar B.Q
There are many types of fish barbecues prepared and served to the customers. Bar B.Q fish prepared in salted, white, green and golden spices.
A restaurant owner said that most people like fish Bar B.Q. Customers from Peshawar love salted fish. He said people from Lahore prefer Chit Patta Bar BQ while Karachi people prefer spices. Prawn barbecue is available here at Rs 1,200 per kg. Fish is available at different rates from Rs. 600 to Rs. 1,400 per kg.
Bar B.Q techniques include smoking, roasting, and grilling. The technique for which it is named involves cooking using smoke at low temperatures and long cooking times (several hours). Grilling is done over direct, dry heat, usually over a hot fire for a few minutes.
Prawn pasta
Ambrosia’s Seafood Cannelloni or Prawn pasta speaks for itself when it comes to the throne of Best Pasta in Keamari. Prawn pasta served with different seafood like fish, crabs, prawns, and summer vegetables, topped with heavy red sauce and cheese gives you a mouth-watering sight and a heavenly bite.
Makers say that prawn pasta is usually prepared in 1 hour. The taste of prawn adds some sweetness which is very much liked by the customers.
They said that prawn pasta is usually prepared in 1 hour. The taste of prawn adds some sweetness which is very much liked by the customers. A half bowl of pasta is available at Rs. 200 while the price of a full bowl is Rs. 400.
