Seafood Preparation Techniques: Grilled, Fried, Blackened or Raw

Enjoy Delicious Seafood Meals With These Four Cooking Methods

There’s nothing like sitting down to enjoy a mouth-watering seafood dinner. Seafood is a versatile, healthy protein. It’s easy to prepare, cooks quickly and is flavorful and delicate on its own without too many other ingredients.

There are numerous ways to prepare seafood to perfection, and each technique offers a distinct flavor and texture profile. You can grill it, fry it, blacken it or even eat it raw (depending on the type of seafood). At Timoti’s Seafood Shak, we like to provide our customers with options, so you can enjoy seafood cooking your way.

Grilling is a Convenient Way to Cook Seafood

Grilling seafood creates timeless flavors that are hard to resist. This method uses direct heat from a grill to cook the seafood quickly and results in a smoky flavor. Grilling is best for firm fish like swordfish, tuna or King Crab legs.

Shrimp, lobster and scallops also do well on the grill because they have stronger connective tissue. Try our Grilled Shrimp Basket — served with fries, slaw and hushpuppies! You can also experience this charred goodness by adding Grilled Shrimp to Timoti’s Chopped Salad Box.

Frying Seafood Creates a Crispy Texture

Frying seafood involves coating it in batter or bread crumbs and then cooking it in hot oil using a cast iron skillet or frying pan. A key appeal of this method is that it creates a crispy exterior. Plus, it has the quickest cooking time!  

When finished, this method of seafood preparation can be served with tartar sauce or your preferred dipping sauce. Timoti’s Seafood Shak has your fried favorites, including our Fried Fish Sandwich topped with Bam-Bam sauce!

Blackened Seafood is a Spicy And Flavorful Option

If you’re looking to add some spice to your seafood, then this is the method for you! Blackening is a cooking technique where seafood is covered with butter and heavily coated with a spice blend, then cooked in a very hot pan to create a dark crust. The best cuts for blackening include flaky fish like cod and red snapper or shrimp and crawfish. 

This method, popular in Cajun cuisine, seals in the yummy juices that pour out of every bite. At Timoti’s, we use our own signature blend to achieve the perfect, flavorful crust. Check out our Blackened Mahi Tacos or try Blackened Shrimp in Timoti’s Baja Box!

Raw Seafood Can Be Tasty and Adventurous

Eating raw seafood is a bit more adventurous, but once you try it, you’ll be hooked! Because of the naturally tender characteristics of fish and seafood, many varieties are served in raw preparations including sashimi, sushi and tartare. 

Seafood like sushi-grade tuna, salmon or shellfish can be consumed raw, usually with a light seasoning or dipping sauce. At Timoti’s Seafood Shak, raw seafood is only used in the Poké Bowl. Savor raw Ahi Tuna, coconut rice, poke sauce and more in this delectable dish!

Enjoy Seafood Cooked Your Favorite Way

Visit Timoti’s Seafood Shak today to explore our various seafood preparation techniques and take your taste buds on a flavorful journey!