Journey into the vibrant culinary realm of Spanish cuisine and discover a symphony of flavors and textures in our curated collection of authentic Spanish fish recipes. From the sizzling shores of the Mediterranean to the rustic charm of the Basque Country, Spanish cuisine is renowned for its vibrant use of fresh seafood, an array of spices, and a deep appreciation for traditional cooking techniques. In this culinary adventure, we present a delectable selection of fish dishes that embody the essence of Spanish gastronomy. Dive into the tantalizing flavors of paella, a classic Spanish rice dish brimming with seafood treasures, and savor the simplicity yet elegance of pescadito frito, crispy fried fish served with a zesty lemon wedge. Embark on a culinary journey through Spain's diverse regions, from the saffron-infused bouillabaisse of Catalonia to the hearty fisherman's stew of the Basque Country, and uncover the culinary secrets that make Spanish fish dishes so captivating.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CALDO DE PESCADO (SPANISH FISH SOUP)
Thanks to ingredients like ground cumin, a generous pinch of saffron and dry white wine, this fish stew is pleasingly aromatic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic and saute stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add stock or water, wine, bay leaves, and cumin. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes, tomatoes, and saffron; cover and cook until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer half the potato mixture to a food processor or food mill. Add paprika; puree Stir puree back into soup; add salt and pepper.
- Bring soup to a slow simmer over medium-low heat. Add red peppers and fish; cook until peppers are tender and fish is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among bowls and serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 g, Cholesterol 37 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, Sodium 307 g
SPANISH MOROCCAN FISH
This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may be served hot or cold according to taste.
Provided by Hanna R
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, and olives; continue to cook until the peppers are slightly tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Sprinkle parsley, cumin, paprika, chicken bouillon, and cayenne over the vegetables. Season with salt. Stir to incorporate. Place tilapia on top of the vegetables and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 381.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BAKED FISH, SPANISH STYLE
From the Betty Crocker International Cookbook. It states it is low-calorie, but it sure doesn't taste low-cal. I used cod, but I think just about any fish would be just as delicious.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Peppers
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- If fish is large, cut into 6 serving portions. Arrange fish in ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with green pepper rings, tomato slices, and onion slices.
- Mix together the lemon juice, oil and garlic. Pour seasoned lemon juice over fish. Cover.
- Bake in oven at 375°F for 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until fish flakes easily with fork, about 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Garnish with lemon slices, and serve hot.
SPANISH FISH
These flaky fish fillets from Pix Stidham of Exeter, California get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus a little zip from cayenne pepper. "This recipe is particular favorite of my family's" Pix notes. "The fish doesn't get dry...it's moist and delicious."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brush oil onto bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with onion and pimientos. Pat fish dry. Combine the salt, mace, cayenne and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of fish. , Arrange fish over onions and pimientos. Top each fillet with a tomato slice; sprinkle with mushrooms and green onions. Pour wine over fish and vegetables., In a nonstick skillet, melt butter; add bread crumbs. Cook and stir over medium heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle over fish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPANISH-STYLE FISH
This untried recipe is from WebMD® and sounds so healthy and delicious that I decided to post it for Zaar World Tour II.
Provided by Debs Recipes
Categories Spanish
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the fish into semi-small pieces; sauté the fish in heated olive oil until golden-brown; stir in onions, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, cayenne, saffron, and salt.
- Simmer, uncovered, for about 40 minutes; season with fresh-ground pepper and a small handful of tarragon just before serving.
SPANISH BAKED FISH
Make and share this Spanish Baked Fish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie3763
Categories Perch
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw frozen fish according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Separate fish into four fillets or pieces. Place fish in ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
- Combine paprika, garlic and onion powder, pepper, oregano, and thyme in small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mixture and lemon juice evenly over fish. Drizzle margarine evenly over fish.
- Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.4, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 405.2, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23.2
SPANISH FISH IN A SACK
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rip off 4 sheets of parchment paper, each a little over a foot long.
- Place 1/4 of the green beans in the center of each sheet then top with 2 anchovy fillets -- optional, 1/4 of the garlic, 1/4 of the pimiento or roasted pepper strips, chopped olives and cod or snapper portions. Season the fish with salt and pepper and top with equal amounts of the scallions and parsley. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil liberally and equally along with lemon zest and juice evenly over the fish portions. Fold the top and bottom edges together and crease several times then crease up the ends of the packets, making a sack for each fish to cook in. Arrange the sacks on the baking sheet and place in the center of the hot oven.
- Bake packets 20 minutes. Serve a packet per dinner plate and cut open at table. Pass salad or Potatoes with Chorizo and Onions or even simply some good, chewy bread to round out the meal.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and the chorizo. Cook sausage 2 minutes, flip cook another minute then add potatoes and onions to the pan in an even layer over the sausage. Season the potatoes and onions with salt, pepper and paprika then turn sections of the potatoes using a spatula so that the chorizo is on top and potatoes and onions are on the bottom. Place a smaller skillet on top and press down. Weight the skillet with a few heavy cans. Cook 10 to 12 minutes. Remove weight and turn again to combine all ingredients. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes then add parsley, remove from heat and serve.
SPANISH MOROCCAN FISH
This recipe was submitted to the Allrecipes.com website by MaryJane. This is her introduction. "This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may be served hot or cold according to taste."
Provided by Happy Hippie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the oil, then cook and stir the onion and garlic, until slightly tender.
- Add the bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, olives, and garbanzo beans.
- Continue to cook until the peppers are slightly tender.
- Sprinkle the parsley, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and chicken bouillon over the vegetables.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Stir to incorporate.
- Place the fish on top of the vegetables and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes.
BAKED FISH, SPANISH STYLE
This is a Spanish recipe. I used cod, but I think just about any fish would be just as delicious.
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Fish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2. If fish is large, cut into 6 serving portions. Arrange fish in ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with green pepper rings, tomato slices, and onion slices.
- 3. Mix together the lemon juice, oil and garlic. Pour seasoned lemon juice over fish. Cover.
- 4. Bake in oven at 375°F for 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until fish flakes easily with fork, about 10 to 15 minutes more.
- 5. Garnish with lemon slices, and serve hot.
SPANISH-STYLE GRILLED FISH
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine 1 sliced onion, 1/2 cup olive oil, the vinegar, garlic, lemon slices, scallions, 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika, the cayenne, rosemary, thyme and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Set aside at room temperature, 1 hour. Spread the remaining 3 sliced onions in a large disposable roasting pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon paprika and 1 teaspoon salt. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon paprika in a small bowl. Rinse the fish and pat dry. Rub all over with the olive oil-paprika mixture. Stuff the cavity super full with the marinated onion-herb mixture, adding anything that doesn't fit to the disposable pan. Brush the grill grates generously with vegetable oil. Sprinkle the fish on one side with 1/2 teaspoon salt; place salt-side down on the grill and cook until charred on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; gently flip and cook until the other side is charred, 4 to 5 more minutes. Transfer the fish to a baking sheet and let rest, uncovered, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, transfer the disposable pan with the onions to the grill. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan with the onions and reduce the grill heat to medium (if using a charcoal grill, break up the coals to reduce the heat). Add the fish to the pan, belly-side down, making sure you don't spill the stuffing (use your hands to hold him together). Once he is settled, push more onions around him to prop him up. Add 3/4 cup water to the pan; place on the grill, cover and cook until the flesh is opaque, firm and slightly flaky, 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, use a large spoon to pull the flesh from the bones-it will fall off easily. Serve with the grilled onion mixture.
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: For the best results, use a firm-fleshed fish like cod, halibut, or salmon. These fish will hold up well to the cooking process and won't fall apart.
- Season the fish well: Before cooking, season the fish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Use a light touch: When cooking the fish, be gentle and avoid overcooking it. Overcooked fish will be tough and dry.
- Serve with a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce can help to complement the fish and make it even more delicious. Try serving the fish with a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or a salsa verde.
Conclusion:
Spanish fish dishes are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy seafood. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a Spanish fish dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new seafood recipe, give one of these Spanish dishes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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