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If you are a seafood lover and reside in New Jersey or neighboring cities, a visit to Munay Peruvian Delights in Freehold, New Jersey is mandatory. This is because our seafood dishes are a testament to the rich maritime bounty of Peru.  

Indulge in the freshest catches of the day that are expertly marinated by our chefs and cooked to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the shores of South America.  

The exquisite flavors of our fish specialties are sure to make you yearn for more. The Mojarra Frita, for instance, is a crispy and succulent fried tilapia that promises to delight seafood lovers. The regular customers of Munay Peruvian Delights love its delicate texture and savory taste.  

You could also choose to savor the comforting crunch of Milanesa de Pescado – a recipe in which tender fish fillets are breaded and fried to perfection, creating a dish that is both indulgent and satisfying. 

For a taste of Peru's coastal cuisine, Munay Peruvian Delights comes with myriad ceviche offerings. Experience the refreshing burst of flavors in our classic Ceviche, where fresh fish is marinated in zesty lime juice and paired with onions, cilantro, and a hint of spice.  

You could also opt for the Ceviche Mixto, that is a tantalizing medley of seafood delights including shrimp, octopus, and fish. Our chefs marinate the seafood to perfection and serve it with a side of crispy corn kernels. 

Indulge in the ultimate seafood feast with our Trio Marino, a delectable trio of ceviche, jalea (fried seafood platter), and other seafood delights, offering a symphony of flavors that transport your palate to the sun-kissed shores of Peru. Join us at Munay Peruvian Delights and experience the magic of Peru's seafood cuisine like never before.  

Let us look at the exotic seafood offerings of Munay Peruvian Delights in detail. 

Mojarra Frita 

This traditional, simple and deeply satisfying Peruvian dish is prepared using a whole mojarra fish. After it is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, it is deep-fried till the fish gets a beautiful crispy exterior and a tender, flaky interior. We serve Mojarra Frita for $23 along with rice, baked potato and onion salad. 

Milanesa de Pescado

This is a traditional Peruvian seafood dish that originated in northern Peru. For just $20, we serve Milanesa de Pescado, that is fried fish along with rice and French fries.  

Arroz con Mariscos

If you are looking for the perfect Peruvian seafood paella, this is the dish you must opt for. We serve Arroz con Mariscos or seafood rice for just $24. This is a dish that is wholesome and nutritious. It consists mainly of long-grain rice that has absorbed all the flavors of the seafood like squid, shrimp, mussels and scallops. Chilli pepper, tomato paste, green peas and grated Parmesan cheese add to the exuberance of this dish. 

Arroz con Camaron

This is a classic Peruvian dish from the coastal areas. This delicious shrimp rice is served at Munay Peruvian Delights for just $25. The rice that is cooked in a shrimp broth is later mixed with shrimp, sauteed onions, tomatoes, garlic, pepper, cumin, achiote and parsley to deliver a burst of seafood flavors.  

Let us now look at the ceviche or seafood in detail. 

Ceviche

For just $20, you get to enjoy your choice of seafood which we cook with a lime marinated mixture of subtle spices and herbs. 

Ceviche Mixto

Ceviche is a fusion of flavors. It is a recipe influenced by cuisines of several countries like Incan, Spanish and Japanese. It is salty, tangy and spicy as well. It is a homage to fresh seafood. It is served for just $22 at Munay Peruvian Delights. It is mixed seafood and fish marinated and cooked in line juice.  

Jalea

For just $24, you can enjoy this Peruvian fried seafood platter with lime-marinated onion, served with a side of red onion salad. We prepare Jalea with shrimp, fish and seafood. Can any seafood lover ever resist the temptation of enjoying an abundance of fried mixed seafood topped with bright, refreshing red onion salad, tomatoes and cilantro that is marinated in lime juice.  

Trio Marino

This is a seafood threesome, a trio platter that we offer at Munay Peruvian Delights for just $28. It consists of seafood rice, fried seafood and lime-cooked seafood. Do not forget to grab this exotic dish that we serve at such a nominal price. 

This blog would have been a great guide for you in understanding the seafood offerings that are a must try in Munay Peruvian Delights, New Jersey.