Fish & Seafood Main Course Recipes
Spain has hundreds of miles of coastline on the Cantabric, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. So, it makes sense that the Spanish eat more fish and seafood per person than any other European nation. Spanish cuisine has dozens of seafood main dishes that are delicious.
Spanish Seafood Cake Recipe - Pastel Marinero
"Pastel Marinero" or Seafood Cake is simple and easy, and makes a main course for a light summer dinner. This is a good recipe for beginner cooks, requiring a bit of chopping, beating eggs and then baking. This dish tastes and looks like you spent lots of time in the kitchen!
"Pastel Marinero" or Seafood Cake is simple and easy, and makes a main course for a light summer dinner. This is a good recipe for beginner cooks, requiring a bit of chopping, beating eggs and then baking. This dish tastes and looks like you spent lots of time in the kitchen!
Cod with Pil Pil Sauce Recipe - Bacalao al Pil Pil
"Bacalao al Pil Pil" is a traditional dish from the Basque Country (el Pais Vasco); is well known all over Spain, and popular with Spaniards and tourists alike. It is made with salt cod, garlic, and olive oil, topped with garlic and slices of hot pepper. It is “sabroso” or tasty any time of the year!
"Bacalao al Pil Pil" is a traditional dish from the Basque Country (el Pais Vasco); is well known all over Spain, and popular with Spaniards and tourists alike. It is made with salt cod, garlic, and olive oil, topped with garlic and slices of hot pepper. It is “sabroso” or tasty any time of the year!
Black Noodles Recipe - Fideos Negros
Black noodles, in Spanish "Fideos Negros" is a very popular dish all over Spain. It originates in the Mediterranean region of Valencia, although it is also eaten in Cataluna. Squid ink gives this dish its unique dark color. Squid rings, fish, onions and peppers are sautéed, then simmered with the noodles and ink, creating an appealing main course. It's easy to prepare in less than 45 minutes.
Black noodles, in Spanish "Fideos Negros" is a very popular dish all over Spain. It originates in the Mediterranean region of Valencia, although it is also eaten in Cataluna. Squid ink gives this dish its unique dark color. Squid rings, fish, onions and peppers are sautéed, then simmered with the noodles and ink, creating an appealing main course. It's easy to prepare in less than 45 minutes.
Cod with Paprika and Potatoes Recipe - Bacalao a la Tranca
“Bacalao a la tranca” is a traditional dish from Zamora in Castilla-Leon. This cod dish is popular all year, but has a special place on Good Friday’s menu. After soaking in water the day before to leach out the salt, pieces of salt cod are fried, then drizzled with olive oil and slices of sautéed garlic. Serve with potatoes and eggs.
“Bacalao a la tranca” is a traditional dish from Zamora in Castilla-Leon. This cod dish is popular all year, but has a special place on Good Friday’s menu. After soaking in water the day before to leach out the salt, pieces of salt cod are fried, then drizzled with olive oil and slices of sautéed garlic. Serve with potatoes and eggs.
Spaghetti & Shrimp in a Spicy Tomato Sauce - Pasta con Salsa de Tomate, Gambas
Although pasta did not originate in Spain, spaghetti and various kinds of pasta are enjoyed all over Spain. This dish combines typical Spanish ingredients – tomatoes, onions, lots of garlic and smoked Spanish paprika. It's simple and quick to prepare.
Although pasta did not originate in Spain, spaghetti and various kinds of pasta are enjoyed all over Spain. This dish combines typical Spanish ingredients – tomatoes, onions, lots of garlic and smoked Spanish paprika. It's simple and quick to prepare.
Pescado Frito con Salsa de Cebolla - Fried Fish with Onion Sauce
Covered in a sauce of olive oil, sauteed onions and vinegar, lightly fried fish is a delicious and tangy main course, particularly good on a cool evening.
Covered in a sauce of olive oil, sauteed onions and vinegar, lightly fried fish is a delicious and tangy main course, particularly good on a cool evening.
Fish in Lemon Sauce Recipe – How to Make Rape al Limon
This quick and easy recipe originates in the region of Valencia, which is known for its high quality and abundant citrus fruit. Oranges and lemons are not only enjoyed as fresh fruit, but are used in cooking fish and meat dishes.
This quick and easy recipe originates in the region of Valencia, which is known for its high quality and abundant citrus fruit. Oranges and lemons are not only enjoyed as fresh fruit, but are used in cooking fish and meat dishes.
Fish and Clams in Garlic Wine Sauce
A simple and rich-tasting, this seafood dish combines two favorites of Spanish cuisine – clams and garlic! It is the perfect dish to warm you on a cool evening and won’t leave you hungry. Make sure to have plenty of fresh French bread on hand for dunking in the sauce.
A simple and rich-tasting, this seafood dish combines two favorites of Spanish cuisine – clams and garlic! It is the perfect dish to warm you on a cool evening and won’t leave you hungry. Make sure to have plenty of fresh French bread on hand for dunking in the sauce.
Seafood Paella Recipe - Paella de Marisco
Seafood Paella is probably the most famous and popular Spanish dish around the world. It originates in Valencia, a region on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, between Barcelona and Murcia that is known for its rice dishes. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks in Spain! If you like seafood, try this recipe.
Seafood Paella is probably the most famous and popular Spanish dish around the world. It originates in Valencia, a region on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, between Barcelona and Murcia that is known for its rice dishes. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks in Spain! If you like seafood, try this recipe.
Navarra Style Trout - Trucha a la Navarra
Navarra Style Trout is simply fresh trout stuffed with salty Spanish Serrano ham and lightly fried in olive oil. Squeeze a fresh lemon on top and you have a delicious main course that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Navarra Style Trout is simply fresh trout stuffed with salty Spanish Serrano ham and lightly fried in olive oil. Squeeze a fresh lemon on top and you have a delicious main course that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
How to Make Noodle Paella - Fideuà Step-by-Step
Although Valencia is "the land of rice" "Fideuà" is a very popular traditional main course similar to "paella." Cooked in a paella pan, it is made with noodles and seafood cooked in fish broth. "Fideuà" is quicker and easier than making "paella," and is as colorful and flavorful as well, making it a perfect dish for warm weather.
Although Valencia is "the land of rice" "Fideuà" is a very popular traditional main course similar to "paella." Cooked in a paella pan, it is made with noodles and seafood cooked in fish broth. "Fideuà" is quicker and easier than making "paella," and is as colorful and flavorful as well, making it a perfect dish for warm weather.
Salmon in Green Sauce - Salmon in Salsa Verde
Green sauce, or “salsa verde” is a typical Spanish sauce and is usually served with fish. In this case, the sauce also includes green peppers, which gives it a beautiful green color. The sauce is prepared first. The salmon is sautéed in olive oil flavored with garlic and served atop the sauce. It is a healthy and quick dish, perfect for a light spring or summer dinner.
Green sauce, or “salsa verde” is a typical Spanish sauce and is usually served with fish. In this case, the sauce also includes green peppers, which gives it a beautiful green color. The sauce is prepared first. The salmon is sautéed in olive oil flavored with garlic and served atop the sauce. It is a healthy and quick dish, perfect for a light spring or summer dinner.
Fideua - Noodle Paella
Valencia is "the land of rice" and dozens of different rice dishes, however "Fideua" is a very popular traditional main course similar to "paella." Cooked in a paella pan, it is made with noodles and seafood cooked in fish broth. "Fideua" is quicker and easier than making "paella," and is as colorful and flavorful as well, making it a perfect dish for warm weather.
Valencia is "the land of rice" and dozens of different rice dishes, however "Fideua" is a very popular traditional main course similar to "paella." Cooked in a paella pan, it is made with noodles and seafood cooked in fish broth. "Fideua" is quicker and easier than making "paella," and is as colorful and flavorful as well, making it a perfect dish for warm weather.
Tomates Rellenos de Atun - Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
Fresh and light, this dish makes a great main course for lunch or can replace a salad at dinner. Fresh tomatoes, stuffed with tuna, cucumbers and dressed with oil and vinegar. They are juicy and full of flavor.
Fresh and light, this dish makes a great main course for lunch or can replace a salad at dinner. Fresh tomatoes, stuffed with tuna, cucumbers and dressed with oil and vinegar. They are juicy and full of flavor.
Langostinos Valencianos - Valencian Prawns
This recipe originates in Valencia which is located on the eastern coast of Spain. It is simple, colorful and flavorful. Prawns and mussels are simply sauteed with onion and garlic, then cooked in a white wine-tomato sauce. It is a good summer main course and can be served with rice.
This recipe originates in Valencia which is located on the eastern coast of Spain. It is simple, colorful and flavorful. Prawns and mussels are simply sauteed with onion and garlic, then cooked in a white wine-tomato sauce. It is a good summer main course and can be served with rice.
Cod Fish with Vegetables - Bacalao con Samfaina
Cod with Samfaina, a vegetable sauce similar to ratatouille is from Cataluña, a region in eastern Spain. Salty cod compliments the flavors and freshness of the vegetables.
Cod with Samfaina, a vegetable sauce similar to ratatouille is from Cataluña, a region in eastern Spain. Salty cod compliments the flavors and freshness of the vegetables.
Sardinas a la Santanderina - Sardines Santander Style
This dish is from Santander, on the north coast of Spain. Fresh sardines, fried and then sauteed with tomato sauce is a great dish to serve with warm bread to soak up the sauce.
This dish is from Santander, on the north coast of Spain. Fresh sardines, fried and then sauteed with tomato sauce is a great dish to serve with warm bread to soak up the sauce.
Baked Snapper – Urta a la Roteña
Baked snapper with tomato sauce, garlic, onion and peppers is a dish that is simple to make and a tasty main dish when served with new potatoes.
Baked snapper with tomato sauce, garlic, onion and peppers is a dish that is simple to make and a tasty main dish when served with new potatoes.
Bacalao con Tomate - Cod Fish with Tomato Sauce
"Bacalao" is the Spanish word for Cod fish. This is a simply wonderful fish dish from Central and Northern Spain. Salty, dry cod is fried, then sauteed with tomato sauce and roasted red peppers.
"Bacalao" is the Spanish word for Cod fish. This is a simply wonderful fish dish from Central and Northern Spain. Salty, dry cod is fried, then sauteed with tomato sauce and roasted red peppers.
Paella de Marisco - Spanish Seafood Rice Recipe
Learn how to prepare the internationally popular dish of Spanish cuisine, paella in a step-by-step tutorial with photographs. This version of paella is a spectacular chicken, seafood and rice dish that will become a family favorite once you prepare it. Prefer paella without the seafood? Try the traditional Paella Valenciana.
Learn how to prepare the internationally popular dish of Spanish cuisine, paella in a step-by-step tutorial with photographs. This version of paella is a spectacular chicken, seafood and rice dish that will become a family favorite once you prepare it. Prefer paella without the seafood? Try the traditional Paella Valenciana.
How to Make Cod Fish with Tomato Sauce Recipe - Bacalao con Tomate
Salt cod is a traditional and popular fish that can be prepared many ways. However, the salty flavor of the cod, combines well with the sweeter flavor of tomato sauce, garlic and roasted red pepper and makes it a favorite of many Spaniards and visitors alike. Allow 24 hours for fish to soak in water before preparing. Serve with home-fried potatoes.
Salt cod is a traditional and popular fish that can be prepared many ways. However, the salty flavor of the cod, combines well with the sweeter flavor of tomato sauce, garlic and roasted red pepper and makes it a favorite of many Spaniards and visitors alike. Allow 24 hours for fish to soak in water before preparing. Serve with home-fried potatoes.