The end of 2022 is just around the corner. Those who want to welcome the new year with a beautiful table with their loved ones have started to search for a New Year's Eve menu. Fish and seafood, both for their benefits and flavor, stand out as a great choice for those who want to set up a celebration table.

In many countries around the world, serving fish and seafood for New Year's Eve meals is considered a tradition. Whether it's intimate family meals or large celebrations, many recipes include the taste of the sea, from appetizers to salads, main courses to desserts.

Contains Protein and High Omega-3

The reason fish and seafood are so indispensable is due to both their flavor and benefits. Besides being a good source of protein, they contain minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, iodine, and iron. Additionally, they contain essential fatty acids like omega-3 in high amounts, which our body cannot produce and needs to be taken in through food.

Thanks to these features, fish and seafood provide protective effects against many diseases, supporting immunity and boosting the body's resistance.

Experts recommend that both children and adults consume fish regularly, at least twice a week. For a healthy diet, it is advised to include seasonal vegetables alongside fish.

Dardanel, Turkey's expert in fish and seafood, bringing selected flavors from the healthiest and freshest of the oceans to consumers, is ready to be the star of the New Year's Eve table with products ranging from tuna to frozen items. Renowned chef Somer Sivrioğlu, who combines his kitchen expertise with Dardanel flavors, has also prepared a special recipe for this night.

Famous chef Somer Sivrioğlu's Dardanel Recipe for New Year's Eve:

DARDANEL JUMBO SHRIMP AND SALMON PEARL COUSCOUS RICE

Ingredients:

- 200g Dardanel Jumbo Shrimp

- 200g Dardanel Salmon Fillet

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- Half an onion

- 4 cloves garlic

- 1 tomato

- 300g pearl couscous

- A pinch of salt

- A pinch of black pepper

1-  tablespoon cream

- 2 cups water

- ½ cup grated parmesan

- 4 sprigs of parsley

Instructions:

First, put the olive oil in a pot. Then add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until they turn pink. Add the pearl couscous and sauté until it changes color. After the pearl couscous is well sautéed, add the tomato. Add salt and black pepper, and finally, add water. After boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes. While the pearl couscous is cooking, chop the salmon into cubes. Put olive oil in a pan. Add shrimp and salmon. Add the slightly sautéed mixture to the pilaf. Close the lid and cook until the shrimp and salmon are cooked, about 8 minutes. Our pilaf is well rested. After turning off the heat, add a spoonful of cream and grated parmesan, stir for the last time. Let it rest for about 5 minutes. Our Dardanel Jumbo Shrimp and Salmon Pearl Couscous are ready. Finally, add a sprig of parsley on top. Enjoy your meal.