Percebes
Percebes, or goose barnacles, are a delicacy in Spain. They are usually boiled in seawater and served as is, allowing the unique flavor to shine through.
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Ingredients - Serves 2
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Sea water - Enough to cover the percebes
- Percebes (goose barnacles) - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the percebes under cold water to remove any sand or grit.
- In a large pot, bring the sea water to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the percebes and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until their color changes to a darker shade.
- Drain the percebes and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Serve the percebes hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 0g