Lockdown Seabream
Turkish,farmed Gilthead Bream from Sharky and George at the Tuesday market. They were big. From one of the first Turkish … Continue reading Lockdown Seabream
Turkish,farmed Gilthead Bream from Sharky and George at the Tuesday market. They were big. From one of the first Turkish … Continue reading Lockdown Seabream
Other alternatives to Pargo/Bocinegro, Urta. Following the success of the Mojarra we tried these Cachuchos, (Big-Eyed Sea Bream). Not so … Continue reading Cachucho
There are several cheaper alternatives to Pargo/Bocinegro or Urta in the Mercado de Abastos. Mojarra or Pagel (Two Banded Sea … Continue reading Mojarra
We found the xabyros (Greater Weever Fish) in the Mercado San Martin in San Sebastián. Known as Arañas (spiders) in … Continue reading Weever Fish
These are Megrim Sole ( Gallo ) in Mercado San Martin in San Sebastián . In the Uk they are … Continue reading Gallo del Norte
Suela (Klein’s Sole) in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. Also known as Lenguado de Piedra, Lenguado de Porreo, Lenguado … Continue reading Suela
These Spotted Flounder (Tapaculo) were on sale in the Mercado Central in Càdiz, described as Japonesa. Elsewhere in los Puertos … Continue reading Tapaculo
The Soldado (Bastard Sole) or Lenguado Soldado was for sale in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. This year I … Continue reading Soldado
These Senegalese Soles were on sale in the Mercado de Abastos in Conil. Fished in the golfo de Cádiz using … Continue reading Senegal Sole
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
I recently had Lemon Sole at Restaurant Bryn Williams – Somerset House it was served with capers, brown shrimps. Delicious! … Continue reading Dover Sole
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
Acedías or Lenguadillos (Wedge Soles) are found in the estuaries of the rivers which empty into the Bahía. They are … Continue reading Acedías
The fish counter in Waitrose comes alive on Friday. Lots of wild caught fish elevate the offer above the usual … Continue reading Lemon Sole
When I revisit my posts I realise that I sound like a Waitrose “fanboy.” It is the best place to … Continue reading Turbot – the King