Fish and Shellfish

A fisherman delivers his daily catch to a waterfront fish market on the coast of Tanzania.

Fish markets are some of the most extraordinary places on the planet: from the sprawling wholesale marts of Bangkok or New York City to the dockside stalls in coastal villages around the world. It’s not just the sensory experience—the ocean scent, the glistening fish—that we find alluring; it’s the promise of a great meal. Stuffed clams, crisp-fried catfish, spicy Veracruz-style snapper—these dishes make the most of the ocean’s bounty and reaffirm our love of the sea, no matter how far from it we happen to be.