🇮🇸 Iceland's Seafood Bounty: A Gourmet Guide

🐟 Premium Fish Varieties 1️⃣ Cod (Þorskur) Iceland's signature fish with snow-white, flaky texture Best for: Traditional plokkfiskur (fish stew) or beer-battered fish & chips 2️⃣ Haddock (Ýsa) Delicate sweetness perfect for grilling or creamy soupsTry it: Smoked with dill sauce at Reykjavík's Fiskmarkaðurinn 3️⃣ Arctic Salmon (Lax) Omega-3 rich wild-caught salmonMust-try: Gravlax cured with birch sugar and sea salt 🐚 Luxurious Shellfish 4️⃣ Mussels (Kræklingur) Harvested from cold fjords - plump and brinyClassic prep: White wine, garlic & wild thyme broth 5️⃣ Scallops (Hörpudiskur) Hand-dived in Westfjords - buttery textureChef's choice: Pan-seared with burnt butter & crowberries 🌊 Unique Marine Delicacies 6️⃣ Dulse Seaweed (Söl)Umami-packed - used in skyr dips or as crispy chips 7️⃣ Harðfiskur (Dried Fish) Viking-era snack - tear into strips with butterPro tip: Pair with Icelandic brennivín schnapps 🍽️ Cooking Traditions Old School: Salt-cured hardfish (stored for winter) New Nordic: Langoustine bisque with sea buckthorn foam #Reykjavík#Iceland#Seafood#travel guide#Iceland life#Iceland seafood