Pulpo
I really like Octopus and I will always order Pulpo a la Gallega (Pulpo a Feira) when my dining companions … Continue reading Pulpo
Category: from the SEA
Lúas or Calamares
Among the huge variety of cephalopods available in the fish markets on the Costa de la Luz I have noticed … Continue reading Lúas or Calamares
Chipirones Fritos
I believe there to be at least 7 species of cephalopods available in the markets in in Cádiz. They are … Continue reading Chipirones Fritos
Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Almendritas are very small (not juvenile) cuttlefish (choquitos) that are usually griddled, whole and without being cleaned – the inky … Continue reading Almendritas – Little Almonds!
Puntillitas – Little Points!
Puntillitas are tiny ( not juvenile) Calamares. The next size down from Chipirones. They are usually served coated in “frying … Continue reading Puntillitas – Little Points!
Calamares Rellenos
Calamares are relatively inexpensive and can be prepared in many ways. I like them stuffed and braised. In this case … Continue reading Calamares Rellenos
Almejas con Cebollas Caramelizadas
There are clams to be had from the beach in Conil and you will often see them being collected using … Continue reading Almejas con Cebollas Caramelizadas
Higado de Atún Rojo
They have been fishing for Bluefin Tuna (Atún Rojo) in Conil for thousands of years They use a traditional method … Continue reading Higado de Atún Rojo
Percebes
These Galician Percebes ( Goose Neck Barnacles) were already cooked and served alongside all the other mariscos at Romerijo in … Continue reading Percebes
Mussels
Scottish rope grown Mussels are great example of farmed seafood. There are 14 mussel farms in the SSMG group which supplies … Continue reading Mussels
Huevas de Merluza
Huevas (Fish Roe) can be found in every tapas bar – usually served with a salpicon of onion tomato and … Continue reading Huevas de Merluza
Gambas Chorizos
Carabineros used to be thrown back as a by catch. Now they command high prices. They are truly spectacular grilled … Continue reading Gambas Chorizos
Cigalas
Cigalas are Dublin Bay prawns, Norway lobsters or Langoustines. They were considered a by catch in the 1960s by the … Continue reading Cigalas
Galeras
Spot-tailed mantis shrimp are rarely used other than to flavour fish stock. They’re really tasty and inexpensive. Difficult to peel … Continue reading Galeras
Cachuchos
These Big Eyed Bream in Cádiz market are another example of a pink Dentex. They are called Cachucos or Cachuchos. … Continue reading Cachuchos