Pulpo
I really like Octopus and I will always order Pulpo a la Gallega (Pulpo a Feira) when my dining companions … Continue reading Pulpo
Tag: Mariscos
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
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
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
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
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….