This fish and seafood “zarzuela” is a typical preparation of fishermen throughout the Mediterranean, very similar to the Italian “brodetto” or the famous French “bouillabaisse”. It consists of a simple fish stock and a stir-fry, in which the fish and/or shellfish are briefly boiled. It was traditionally an expeditious and useful recipe, where all the pieces that could not be sold were cooked. But due to its great flavor, it evolved to gourmet levels.
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Black rice recipe (riso al nero di seppia)
A delicious first course with an irresistible flavor from the sea, and also visually very attractive due to its distinctive black color. The ingredient that dyes the rice in this way is squid or cuttlefish ink. With a few variations, this recipe is a classic from the Spanish Mediterranean coast (where it is known as arroz negro or black rice), passing through Italy (riso or risotto al nero di seppia), reaching Croatian Dalmatia, where it is served with the name of black risotto (crni rižot).
Anchovies marinated in vinegar
This is one of Spain’s favorite tapas. Its main ingredient, anchovy or “boquerón” is a small full of flavor fish. Here the complete procedure with all the secrets to succeed with this recipe.
“Huevos a la flamenca”, traditional Andalusian egg dish
It’s very common to find regional recipes for a nutritious breakfast or lunch with egg. “Huevos a la flamenca” is a delicious Andalusian recipe that accompanies them with tomato, potato, vegetables, sausage or chorizo and peas.
Traditional Spanish garlic rabbit recipe
“Conejo al ajillo” or garlic rabbit is a traditional Spanish recipe that should be in everyone’s repertoire, as it is very simple, fast and cheap. In addition, rabbit is a very tasty and lean meat.
Quick and easy clams marinara recipe
This starter has great nutritional properties, and it’s also very quick and easy. Clams marinara are a typical dish from Galicia and are practically prepared following the same recipe that is used in other regions to cook mussels or prawns.
How to prepare the best “seafood salpicón” (seafood coctail)
This “seafood salpicón” is a typical Spanish starter or light meal, full of freshness and flavor. It is low in calories and also an excellent source of protein. This preparation does not fail with almost any type of cooked seafood (octopus, squid, mussels, peeled shrimp, clams, etc), even if we do not get fresh and use thawed ones.
How to make mussels marinara in only 10 minutes
Fish and shellfish are great protagonists of the Mediterranean diet and are generally recommended within a healthy and balanced nutrition plan. Unfortunately, many people avoid them just because they don’t know how to prepare them. And yet, the recipes are usually very simple, since both generally require a short cooking time and few ingredients, like this recipe of “mussels marinara”.
Traditional Spanish omelette and its healthy variations
This omelette is undoubtedly the most traditional dish in Spain, and as irrefutable proof of it, it’s also called “Spanish omelette”. Just eggs, potatoes, extra virgin olive oil and salt are only needed for this recipe, eventually also an onion if desired. Along its simplicity, few tricks are enough to obtain the best results in any of the versions here suggested.
Recipe of Spanish garlic prawns (“gambas al ajillo”)
Few minutes are enough to prepare one of the most emblematic tapas of Spain. The gambas (prawns or shrimp) are simply cooked briefly in olive oil with garlic and a chilli pepper, and topped with some chopped parsley.
