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Arzuaga’s traditional restaurant is well known for its famous meat dishes, especially the suckling lamb, both roasted as well as in succulent kebabs or tasty chops. But these dishes also include beef sirloin, duck confit and veal entrecote, without forgetting our thick stews, veal cheeks in red wine, deer ragu or wild boar with poached potatoes. But today, we wanted to look at the other side of our cuisine, the one that prepares fish with delicateness and care. More specifically, we wanted to focus on the barbecued wild turbot, a perfect treat for savouring during these initial weeks of springtime.
Wild turbot has been one of the most well-loved fish since ancient times and it’s common to see it shown in the mosaics that covered the floors of wealthy Roman homes, and that’s because the patricians ate it. It’s even said to be one of Caligula’s favourite dishes. Its firm, very light and tasty white flesh makes wild turbot a favourite fish among chefs, who know that to get a perfect result, you have to pay close attention to the heat and the dressing.
And that’s what we do at Arzuaga’s traditional restaurant. We put one of the great stars of the sea over hot coals to get a result that satisfies even the most demanding palates.
Know-how and practice with the technique for cooking this delicate fish are fundamental so its special flavour can shine. Because the key is getting the skin to go crispy and for the turbot to keep all the delicate gelatine inside it. The simple turns into the sublime thanks to the coals at Arzuaga’s traditional restaurant.
This spring is the perfect time to come and try our wild turbot and pair it with Fan D. Oro, a barrel-fermented Chardonnay that’s the perfect match for the unique flavour of this fish. We can’t think of a better plan for enjoying the wonderful sunsets from the terrace of our traditional restaurant, with our vineyards as the backdrop. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening with your partner, family or friends.
If you’d like to come and try our barbecued wild turbot, call (+34) 983 681 146 to book your table and enjoy the delicateness of a dish that’s as simple as it is perfect.