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: Mariscos
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
More Cocina de Cuchara
You can’t beat a “guiso” on a cold wet day in Càdiz. The “stew of the day” at El Mercado … Continue reading More Cocina de Cuchara
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