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
Tag: Decapodos
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
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
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….