Spanish Crustacean Dishes

Gambas al ajillo is a popular Spanish appetizer consisting of shrimps that are sautéed in a pan with minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and olive oil. The dish is usually consumed as a tapa. It is recommended to garnish gambas al ajillo w... READ MORE

This is a traditional tapa dish where whole shrimps are seasoned with salt, then quickly grilled on an iron skillet over high heat. It is recommended to enjoy them simply with a few squeezes of lemon or lime juice on top, while black pepper is opt... READ MORE

Caballitos are a traditional Murcian seafood dish made from fresh prawns or shrimp. These prawns are typically skewered on small wooden sticks (hence the name "caballitos," which means "little horses" in Spanish) and then lightly battered and frie... READ MORE

Gambas en gabardina is a classic Spanish tapa. It's made with battered and fried shrimps, or as the poetical name suggest, shrimps in a raincoat. In order to make it, fresh shrimps are coated in a batter consisting of flou... READ MORE