Sardinas de Bota
I found these Salted Sardines in a round wooden box in the Mercado Central in Càdiz. They are known as … Continue reading Sardinas de Bota
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Boquerones Gratis
When we were buying Acedías from Pescaderia Pintero the other day we were offered some free Boquerones. Valerie had given … Continue reading Boquerones Gratis
Weever Fish
We found the xabyros (Greater Weever Fish) in the Mercado San Martin in San Sebastián. Known as Arañas (spiders) in … Continue reading Weever Fish
Gallo del Norte
These are Megrim Sole ( Gallo ) in Mercado San Martin in San Sebastián . In the Uk they are … Continue reading Gallo del Norte
Suela
Suela (Klein’s Sole) in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. Also known as Lenguado de Piedra, Lenguado de Porreo, Lenguado … Continue reading Suela
Tapaculo
These Spotted Flounder (Tapaculo) were on sale in the Mercado Central in Càdiz, described as Japonesa. Elsewhere in los Puertos … Continue reading Tapaculo
Soldado
The Soldado (Bastard Sole) or Lenguado Soldado was for sale in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. This year I … Continue reading Soldado
Senegal Sole
These Senegalese Soles were on sale in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. Fished in the golfo de Cádiz using … Continue reading Senegal Sole
Lenguado, Soldado, Suela
We occasionally buy flat fish from Waitrose; in particular Brill (Rémol) and Turbot (Rodoballo). More recently we have tried Lemon … Continue reading Lenguado, Soldado, Suela
Dover Sole
I recently had Lemon Sole at Restaurant Bryn Williams – Somerset House it was served with capers, brown shrimps. Delicious! … Continue reading Dover Sole
Acedías at Home
I mentioned in an earlier post that I hadn’t prepared these wedge soles (acedías) at home. This summer we succeeded. … Continue reading Acedías at Home
Grey Gurnard
I regularly comment on how difficult it is to buy fish here in Thame. Waitrose on a Friday can be … Continue reading Grey Gurnard
Sardinas Asadas
Just arrived in Conil. After a walk along the beach and quick swim in the Atlantic we purchased some spanking … Continue reading Sardinas Asadas
Ostras Rizadas
Recently I was surprised to discover that my 13-year old, Spanish god-daughter, Monica loves raw Oysters when she “demanded” them … Continue reading Ostras Rizadas
Acedías
Acedías or Lenguadillos (Wedge Soles) are found in the estuaries of the rivers which empty into the Bahía. They are … Continue reading Acedías