seafood delicacy

Luxury from waters

A seafood delicacy is a prized or luxurious food from the sea, often expensive or difficult to obtain: Oysters and lobster are considered seafood delicacies.

The phrase suggests something beyond ordinary fish—sea urchin, abalone, caviar, or regional specialties prepared with particular care.

What counts as a delicacy varies by culture; one place's everyday catch may be another's rare treat.

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langoustine · sushi · bouillabaisse · lobster · drawn butter · shucking · lemon wedge · abalone · caviar · catch of the day · fish market · salmon · crudo · shrimp · scallops · mussels · marine · smoked

Opposites
culinary refinement and quality

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Breaded frozen seafood portions

slop · fast food · junk food · gruel · convenience food

food source/origin

seafood delicacyred meat

Mammal flesh for eating

game meat · beef · pork · poultry · venison

processing and authenticity

seafood delicacyfish sticks

Breaded frozen seafood portions

imitation crab · surimi · fish fingers · fish nuggets · fish paste

Family

food, delicacy, seafood

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G