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You probably know the basic rules for pairing wine with meat: reds with beef and lamb, and whites with chicken and turkey. But do you know how to pick the perfect drink when you’re enjoying seafood at a restaurant? While dry whites and fish are a common pairing, there are many other combinations to explore.

3 Tips for Pairing Wine With Seafood

1. Pick a Wine to Match Your Crab Dish

If you’re enjoying crab meat by itself, savor the shellfish’s richness with a wine that won’t overpower the palate; otherwise, you’ll miss its refined flavors. White wines with a clean acidity are the perfect pairing. If you’re dipping the crab in butter, complement the sauce by ordering a creamy white wine, like a chardonnay. This glass will also pair well with crab cakes.

2. Enjoy a Bright White With Fish Tacos

restaurantIt’s common for restaurants to serve fish tacos with slices of lime and pickled vegetables. The bright acidity of citrus and vinegar amplifies the subdued flavors of white fish. Enhance the flavor profile further by pairing the tacos with a clean, citrusy white wine. For example, a sauvignon blanc has a high acidity and a pleasant mineral quality that offset the flavors of the fish tacos perfectly.

3. Try Sparkling Wine With Fried Seafood

If you want to order battered and deep-fried fish or shrimp, get a beverage that will cleanse the pallet between each bite. This will help you enjoy the crispness of the fried food. A sparkling wine, like a prosecco, lends a nice lightness to what may be a heavy, satisfying dish.

 

If you want to pair wine with your seafood, head to Staxx Sports Bar & Grill in Waianae, HI. This restaurant offers a tasty menu of appetizers, like fish tacos, and their wines can be ordered by the glass or bottle. To get more information about their menu, visit them on Yelp or call (808) 888-7829.

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