Seafood and cheese are often described as an odd pairing, but in reality they’re a delicious combination. You might not realize it, but you have definitely had seafood and cheese before if you’ve enjoyed delicious alfredo with shrimp. Why are seafood and cheese actually such a perfect pairing (and why do most people think that they aren’t?)?
Why Do People Think Seafood and Cheese Don’t Mix?
Italian cuisine is the origin for the seafood and cheese myth. The first reason that traditional Italian cuisine is so opposed is the light and delicate flavor of seafood. Seafood is typically paired with soft and subtle flavors, and cheese can often overpower the ingredients it is paired with. Many types of seafood, like flounder, haddock, clams, and oysters, can’t be cooked and seasoned with much beyond a small pat of butter and some lemon juice.
Why Are Seafood and Cheese a Perfect Pair?
When you combine seafood and cheese, it’s important to know that melted cheese is your best bet. Cold or “raw” cheese will certainly overpower seafood. In France, there is a famous fish that combines mussels and a blue cheese broth. In Chile, one of their most beloved dishes consists of clams slowly baked in a sauce of wine, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Last but not least, think of American dishes that happily combine seafood and cheese at chain restaurants. Seafood and cheese are a perfect pairing, as long as both ingredients are warm and heated through.
Your Crab Destination this Summer
Costas Inn has been a Baltimore tradition since 1971. You may recognize our restaurant, which was recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the 2015 #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today, as well as #1 Crab Restaurant 2014 in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our 9 appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for anytime eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! You can also get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and YouTube!