Seafood and fish are in season and traditionally, they are undoubtedly among the best options to celebrate this festivity with family.
In this note, we have selected several soup options very suitable for these dates, and if soups are not your thing, we also offer some hearty dry dishes that go hand in hand with these dates and that you can share with your loved ones.
Delicious Holy Week Soups
We start the list with one of the favorites among Honduran palates, which also takes the top spot in the tradition of this Holy celebration, the dried fish cake soup.
With a unique flavor from the republic, it is a dish that undoubtedly bears the country's characteristic stamp and taste in every bite.
Next, we have a staple in typical Honduran cuisine, the mariner's soup, an exquisitely perfect blend of the gentle flavor of coconut with the impressive taste of seafood.
The mariner's soup allows for a lot of personal customization, as you can incorporate all your favorite seafood, making the recipe suit your palate. It’s a perfect option for a family celebration, as it combines the soup and main dish in one. Plus, once prepared, it’s simply a matter of serving it when guests arrive.
We close the list of soups with a dish characterized specifically by its star ingredient, referring to the conch soup.
There's no doubt that it is one of Honduras’s favorites and what best characterizes us, in addition to being loved by foreigners. The key to a good conch soup is its coconut-based broth.
Main Dishes
Starting with a classic, we have fried fish with plantain slices, whose flavor deliciously contrasts with the sweetness of the plantain and delights palates with its characteristic crunchy texture.
Fried Fish
Honduran Fried Fish is a traditional dish that dates back to the culinary customs of the Central American region. Here, we have a step-by-step recipe to prepare a delicious fried fish dish, along with perfect sides.
We recommend asking your trusted fishmonger to thoroughly clean the fish inside and out, removing scales and entrails.
Make sure the fish looks good, is fresh, and does not have a strong odor. After peeling the plantains, put them in water to prevent them from turning black.
Another delicious alternative are shrimp, which are common in different regional dishes. One dish that is very characteristic of the Caribbean and these dates is coconut shrimp. Although some consider it a gourmet dish, it holds a special place on the Honduran table.
We hope you find these options appealing and don't miss the opportunity to prepare one of these exquisite recipes to impress your family during these dates. Enjoy your meal!
