Spanish Fish Dishes

Croquetas de bacalao are Spanish fritters made with cod. Although Spanish croquetas are mainly made with a béchamel base, this popular salt cod variety occasionally replaces béchamel with mashed potatoes. Both options are well-season... READ MORE

Espetos is a Spanish tradition of grilling sardines, dating back to the late 19th century, when fishermen skewered and grilled surplus fish in small boats on the sand. The modern method usually involves placing 6 sardines on a skewer, seasoning th... READ MORE

Marmitako is an excellent representative of the Basque Country cuisine, a tuna stew made in a pot with various other ingredients such as potatoes, tomatoes, chili, and onions. The name of the dish is derived from the Basque word marmita, ... READ MORE

Bacalao al pil-pil is a traditional dish originating from the Basque Country. It is prepared with only four ingredients: salt cod, olive oil, garlic, and chili peppers. The cod is cooked in olive oil (with garlic and chili peppers), releasing gela... READ MORE

Boquerones fritos is a traditional fish dish originating from Andalusia. The dish consists of deep-fried anchovies and it's usually made with a combination of fresh anchovies, olive oil, flour, and salt. The cleaned anchovies are sprinkled with sa... READ MORE

Known as ''the caviar of Northern Spain,'' angulas are baby eels, a Spanish seafood delicacy that's typically consumed with oil and garlic. They're also one of Spain's most expensive foods, reaching prices of up to 1,000 euros per kilo, which is p... READ MORE

Ajoarriero is a traditional dish originating from the Basque Country and Navarre. It consists of shredded salt cod that's combined with chopped ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, onions, red and green peppers, hot peppers, and potatoes. In the ... READ MORE

Mojama is a Spanish delicacy consisting of cured, wind-dried tuna fillets. It is traditionally dried for at least three weeks until the fillets shrink and darken to a reddish-brown color. The meat is usually served as an appetizer or a snack, but ... READ MORE

Gelatinous fish heads known as kokotxas are a key ingredient for this classic Basque dish. Kokotxas usually come from the flashy cheeks (lower part of chin) of hake or cod. The dish is sometimes served in a sauce consisting of white wine, garlic, ... READ MORE

Bacalao a la Vizcaina or Basque-style cod is a traditional dish that's also popular in many Spanish-speaking countries. The dish is made with salt cod fillets in Vizcaina sauce. The sauce consists of red onions, garlic, and choricero pepp... READ MORE

Due to the abundance of fish in the waters around the Canary Islands, fish specialties have always been a prominent feature of the islands’ cuisine, with dried fish (called pescado seco in Spanish) being one of them. The fish are pr... READ MORE

Gazpachuelo is a Spanish soup originating from Malaga. Originally, it was a poor man’s dish made by local fishermen, who would prepare it with fish, fish stock, mayonnaise, potatoes, garlic, egg yolks, and wine vinegar. Over time, they start... READ MORE

Albóndigas de bacalao are Spanish cod meatballs, especially popular in the cuisine of Aragon. The meatballs are made with a combination of potatoes, cod, garlic, eggs, parsley, flour, and tomatoes. The potatoes are cooked with their skins o... READ MORE

Merluza a la gallega is a traditional fish dish originating from Galicia. The dish is usually made with a combination of hake, garlic, potatoes, paprika, bay leaves, onions, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The pieces of fish, onions, bay leaves, and ... READ MORE

All i pebre is a traditional signature dish of Valencia and the surrounding area, although its origin is in the Albufera wetlands near the city. The name of the dish means garlic and pepper, referring to the sauce, a key component of the dish. Oth... READ MORE

Grilled sardines are a simple, traditional seafood dish especially common in coastal Mediterranean areas and during summer months, when fresh sardines are plentiful. The dish is straightforward and emphasizes the natural flavors of the sardines: t... READ MORE

Rodaballo a la gallega is a traditional fish dish originating from Galicia. It's usually made with a combination of turbot, white wine, onions, carrots, leeks, potatoes, parsley, peppercorns, and salt. The fish and vegetables are boiled until tend... READ MORE

Bacalao frito con tomate is a traditional cod-based dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of dried salt cod (soaked in water for a day), onions, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, roasted bell peppers, olive oil, and ... READ MORE

Bacallà a la llauna is a traditional fish dish originating from Barcelona and dating back to the 19th century. The dish is made with a combination of salt cod, flour, garlic, paprika or pimentón, parsley, and olive oil. The salt cod ... READ MORE

Bocartes en cazuela is a traditional dish originating from the Basque Country. The dish is made with a combination of very fresh anchovies, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and red wine vinegar. The anchovies are rinsed, cleaned, sprink... READ MORE

Fritura Malagueña is a traditional dish originating from Malaga. The dish consists of smaller seafood varieties such as shellfish, small fish, and crustaceans that are rolled in flour and fried in oil until crispy and golden. The smaller va... READ MORE

Atún mechado is a traditional dish originating from Málaga. It’s made with a combination of tuna, bacon, peppercorns, garlic, flour, olive oil, onions, carrots, cloves, bay leaves, parsley, and either sherry or white wine. The ... READ MORE

Sancocho canario is a traditional dish originating from the Canary Islands. It's usually made with a combination of salted fish such as cherne, stoker, or sea bass, along with potatoes, sweet potatoes, and olive oil. When the potatoes and the swee... READ MORE

Besugo a la madrileña is a traditional fish dish originating from Madrid. It's usually made with a combination of sea bream, garlic, potatoes, scallions, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon, olive oil, and red or white wine. The sea bream is drizzl... READ MORE

Truchas a la Navarra is a traditional fish dish originating from Navarre. The dish is made with a combination of trout, jamón serrano, flour, lemon, parsley, olive oil, and salt. The trout is seasoned with salt, dredged in flour, and fried ... READ MORE

Rape con azafrán is a traditional fish dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of monkfish (or hake), flour, onions, toasted and ground saffron, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The fish is seasoned with salt an... READ MORE

Caldillo de perro (lit. dog soup) is a traditional Andalusian soup originating from El Puerto de Santa María. The soup is usually made with a combination of fresh hake, olive oil, onions, Seville oranges, garlic, and stale bread. The garlic... READ MORE

Salmón en sidra is a traditional fish dish originating from Spain, and it’s especially popular in Asturias. The dish is usually made with a combination of salmon fillets, flour, salt, olive oil, and hard apple cider. The salmon fillet... READ MORE

Boyitori is a traditional dish originating from the Valencian community. The dish is usually made with a combination of salt cod, potatoes, onions, parsley, olive oil, and salt, if needed. The potaotes are cut into pieces and sautéed with o... READ MORE