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Without a doubt, one of my favorite foods is fish, or rather, almost all the bounty the sea offers us. In this case, I could also include others like octopus, squid, and what we call seafood. Among those mollusks, I especially love two that are unfortunately difficult to find fresh right now, but I hope to go to the nearest market and find mussels or pearl mussels, which are delicious. I love them stewed, as a perfect accompaniment to rice, pasta, or arepas. So for now, my choice is fried fish.

What makes them special for me is that we often, or almost always, eat them fresh. One of the advantages of living on an island surrounded by water is that we're practically on the beach waiting for the fishermen to come back from their work. Sometimes we help them out and they give us some, or, as in this case, we can choose the ones we like best straight from the boat—it couldn't be fresher. Another detail I appreciate is that some of them are so large that they can be cut into slices.

That's why I personally choose the smaller ones. They're easier to clean and also more convenient to fry, as they fit in the pan all at once. This undoubtedly saves us time and money, and perhaps even gives us a better chance of achieving that characteristic flavor they possess. For me, the best are these little ones you see on the plate, which we call "araritas." Just a touch of salt and lemon is enough. We also have "catfish" and "little tuna," which, as you can see, we buy directly from the cans without having to go to a market. It's more economical, and we can choose what we like best.

I'll sign off now, but not before thanking you for the opportunity to participate in this fantastic contest here in the @indiaunited community. Week after week, this contest gives us the chance to help each other find ourselves through #iucontest, so everyone is welcome to participate in this one and the ones to come.