Ep 21. Seafood -- Eat Food!

In the season 15 episode 21 of Food Paradise titled Seafood -- Eat Food!, viewers are taken on a mouth-watering journey exploring some of the best seafood restaurants across the country. From shrimps to scallops, crabs to clams, and everything in between, this episode celebrates the bounty of the sea and how these delicacies are prepared in diverse ways across the United States.

The episode features seafood joints that serve unique preparations and fresh seafood that transports the diners’ taste buds to the ocean. The first restaurant during this sea-food tour is New Orleans-based Acme Oyster House, where a spread of oysters-- raw, charbroiled, and Rockefeller-style are enjoyed. Second on the list is Nauti Mermaid Beach Bar in Cleveland, Ohio, for the restaurant's famous lobster roll. Next is Oceanaire Seafood Room in Miami, Florida, where diners indulge in grouper cheeks, crispy calamari, and wasabi-crusted tuna with a side of Old Bay French fries and truffle mac and cheese. The journey then takes us to Seattle, Washington, and to the restaurant, Matt’s in the Market, where Dungeness crab and seaweed pasta is served.

Later, the show features several other eating hotspots where diners can choose from dishes like seared scallops with blood orange gastrique, spicy lobster mac n cheese, and grilled octopus salad. As the episode moves forward, viewers can witness some of the most delightful and creative seafood dishes, like the clam chowder and seafood paella from The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Chops Lobster Bar in Atlanta, Georgia's colossal shellfish platter piled high with lobster, shrimp, and crab, served on ice as the camera zooms in, highlighting just how fresh the seafood truly is.

The episode showcases various seafood styles and techniques, and each restaurant has its unique way to highlight the freshness and the natural flavor of their seafood. While some restaurants emphasize grilling or charbroiling, some restaurants opt for deep-frying or pan-searing techniques to make the seafood exceptionally delicious. The seafood is impressively paired with unique sides; some serve with Old Bay French fries on the side or truffle mac and cheese, while others offer collard greens and grits.

Food Paradise's Seafood -- Eat Food! is a show that showcases the variety of seafood preparations and the culture that accompanies it across the country. The diverse seafood preparations range from the classic clam bake to the oyster sliders and barbequed salmon belly. The episode takes the viewer on an enticing culinary trip, showcasing some of the best seafood dishes that America has to offer. From classics to creative fusion, viewers get a chance to taste the seafood delicacies through the eyes of the food experts who create them and the satisfied diners who enjoy them. Overall, Food Paradise's Seafood -- Eat Food! is a must-watch for seafood lovers and anyone looking to experience the amazing seafood culinary culture present across America.