Brochetín de Langostinos
We recently took a short break to Cambridge and on the last evening of our stay we were notified by … Continue reading Brochetín de Langostinos
Tag: Shellfish
Dorset Cockles
Waitrose have started selling clams and cockles, fished sustainably from Poole in Dorset. They are supplied by The Dorset Shellfish … Continue reading Dorset Cockles
Where the wild things aren’t
Waitrose fish counter has been uninspiring of late. Even on Fish Friday there has been no wild caught fish apart … Continue reading Where the wild things aren’t
Hebridean Golden Shell Mussels
Tonight we made an arroz meloso con mejillones y langostinos. We had some mussels left over so I made an … Continue reading Hebridean Golden Shell Mussels
Crab with Spaghetti
Bought some dressed crab from Sharky and George at the Tuesday market. The crab were sourced from GWS Seafoods who … Continue reading Crab with Spaghetti
Cigalitas
We bought these in the Mercado de Abastos from Pescaderia Pintero. They were fished in the Golfo de Càdiz and … Continue reading Cigalitas
Argentinian Red Shrimp
In Mercadona these Argentinian Red Shrimp were marketed as Gambones Grandes. They are sold frozen or thawed. These are wild … Continue reading Argentinian Red Shrimp
Ostras Rizadas
Recently I was surprised to discover that my 13-year old, Spanish god-daughter, Monica loves raw Oysters when she “demanded” them … Continue reading Ostras Rizadas
Cangrejo Real
The Cangrejo Real or Shamefaced crab or Box crab or Cajeta or Pellizco can be purchased in the Mercado Central … Continue reading Cangrejo Real
Navajas
I have enjoyed razor clams many times but when cooking them it is not clear to me what to discard. … Continue reading Navajas
Arroz Negro
Rice flavoured with ink from squid is the kind of dish that you have to order the day before in … Continue reading Arroz Negro
Finas, Babosas, Japonesas, Rojas y Doradas
There are many varieties of clams available in the fish markets near Conil. Whilst some are easily distinguished, the varieties … Continue reading Finas, Babosas, Japonesas, Rojas y Doradas
Zamburiñas and Queenies
In Càdiz we went to our favourite bar for morning coffee – La Bodeguita de Plocia. They were laying out … Continue reading Zamburiñas and Queenies
Littleneck Clams from New Zealand
Waitrose sell live clams which they fly in from New Zealand. These Littleneck clams, are also known as the New … Continue reading Littleneck Clams from New Zealand
Pulpo
I really like Octopus and I will always order Pulpo a la Gallega (Pulpo a Feira) when my dining companions … Continue reading Pulpo