From Spain With Love Season 1 Episode 5 Seafood To Die For
- June 25, 2011
From Spain With Love is a culinary travel show that takes viewers on a journey through Spain, exploring the country's unique cuisine and culture. In season 1, episode 5, titled "Seafood To Die For," host Annie Sibonney focuses on the spectacular seafood of the Spanish coast.
The episode begins with Annie visiting a small fishing village on the northern coast of Spain. It is here where she meets local fishermen who still practice traditional methods of fishing, using simple wooden boats and hand-woven nets. Annie joins them on their daily catch, helping to pull in nets of sardines, mussels, and octopus.
After the morning's catch, Annie heads to the beach where she meets with a local chef who specializes in making paella. Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that is usually made with rice, saffron, paprika and a variety of meats and seafood. Annie watches as the chef prepares a seafood paella, using fresh seafood caught that morning. The aroma of the saffron-infused paella is intoxicating.
Next, Annie visits a market in the city of Barcelona, where she discovers a vast array of seafood including razor clams, prawns, and squid. She meets a local seafood merchant who shows her how to select the freshest seafood and teaches her about the different types of fish and shellfish available in Spain. The merchant also offers up some tips for cooking seafood at home.
Annie then travels to the southern coast of Spain, to the region of Andalusia. Here, she discovers a unique and little-known seafood dish called ortiguillas de mar, which are sea anemones that are battered and fried. Annie tries this dish for the first time and is surprised by the delicate and delicious flavor.
In the final segment of the episode, Annie visits a restaurant in the city of Valencia, which is famous for its seafood cuisine. She meets with the head chef who shows her how to prepare a traditional dish called arroz a banda, which is a rice dish cooked in fish stock. The chef uses a variety of seafood, including monkfish and prawns, to give the dish its rich seafood flavor.
Throughout the episode, Annie showcases the best of Spanish seafood, highlighting the unique flavors, traditions and techniques that make it so special. The viewer is left with a true appreciation for the culinary treasures of Spain's coastal regions and an inspiration to try cooking seafood at home.
