Pargo, Besugo, Urta, Breca
It is my ambition to cook every species of fish and shellfish on sale in the Mercado de Abastos. The … Continue reading Pargo, Besugo, Urta, Breca
Category: from the SEA
Sardines
Glistening with silver, blue and green these sardines were caught earlier the same day in the Atlantic not far from … Continue reading Sardines
Sprats
The sprat( espadín ) also known as brisling or skipper, is a small, herring-like, fish. It has silver grey scales … Continue reading Sprats
Gilthead Bream – 100 Miles from the Sea
The featured image for this post is from the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. More than thirty Dorados caught by … Continue reading Gilthead Bream – 100 Miles from the Sea
Brill – the Great Pretender
Waitrose sell Brill, (Rémol) on Friday. They are line caught in the western Bristol Channel and usually get to the … Continue reading Brill – the Great Pretender
Gambas Blancas Arroceras
These small prawns are found in Atlantic waters and vary in color from pale creamy white to translucent rosy pink. … Continue reading Gambas Blancas Arroceras
Merluza en Salsa Verde
I cook this regularly; rotating the hake cuts in the warm garlicky oil until they release enough gelatine to form … Continue reading Merluza en Salsa Verde
Salmonetes en Escabeche
Red Mullet are my favourite fish to eat. They have a “gamey” flavour unlike any other fish. We usually grill … Continue reading Salmonetes en Escabeche
Arroz Caldoso con Carabineritos
At El Roqueo for Sunday lunch. What a view! El Roqueo was founded in 1977 by Francisco Javier Pérez Reyes … Continue reading Arroz Caldoso con Carabineritos
Sardinas en Escabeche
This is usually the first thing that I make when I get to Conil. The sardines are dusted with flour … Continue reading Sardinas en Escabeche
Boquerones
There is something rather relaxing about preparing anchovies (boquerones). Removing the bones, guts and head with a single movement of … Continue reading Boquerones
Cazon en Adobo
Cazon en Adobo is made from dogfish marinated for several hours in wine vinegar and oregano and/or cumin. It is … Continue reading Cazon en Adobo
Not as good as my mother makes….
Tortillitas de Camarones are fried, shrimp fritters that you can find in most bars and restaurants in the province. They … Continue reading Not as good as my mother makes….