If your answer is YES then Zanzibar is definitely the perfect destination for your food adventures!
Catch a short list of the best and freshest seafood options that you can savor straight from the ocean🌊
🐟 Kingfish
Grilled to perfection, the mild flavor and firm texture make kingfish a must-try! It’s widely fished in Zanzibar, using traditional hand lining methods.
🐙 Octopus
Treat yourself with succulent octopus, whether grilled, stewed, or in zesty salads. 99% of octopus caught in the Western Indian Ocean is a reef octopus, this specie lives only between 9 and 18 months.
🦞 Lobster
Hunt for seasonal delight of fresh lobster, a true Zanzibar delicacy. Pro TIP - Pick Cigale/Slipper lobster over the spiny lobster, as fishing them is not threatening the sustainability of their population in Zanzibar.
🦐 Prawns/Shrimps
Widely used in curries and stews, this popular seafood can very in size and kind.
🐠Barracuda
Enjoy the flavorful barracuda, whether grilled or fried to perfection. This fish has full, meaty flavor and doesn’t contain that much fat.
Zanzibar’s seafood scene is a culinary adventure waiting to be explored 🌊🗺️
You’re probably wondering where to try all of those delicacies. Here are our favorites restaurants for fresh seafood:
@kibanda_beach_club
@oxygenpaje
@zanzibarsunriseatbandas
@ctfm.zanzibar