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
Tag: Fish
Cachuchos
These Big Eyed Bream in Cádiz market are another example of a pink Dentex. They are called Cachucos or Cachuchos. … Continue reading Cachuchos
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
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
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
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