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Caldereta de Langosta — traditional dish from Menorca, Spain
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Caldereta de Langosta

How to order / say it
Say it Caldereta de Langosta — [kal-deh-reh-tah deh lang-oh-stah]
Order I'd like to try the lobster stew, please.
Locally Me gustaría probar la caldereta de langosta, por favor.
Say locally

A rich Menorcan seafood stew made with spiny lobster.

Why try it?

Caldereta de Langosta is a pinnacle of Menorcan cuisine, showcasing the island's rich seafood heritage. Enjoying this dish is a must to grasp the islanders' love for their marine bounty.

How it tastes

The stew is infused with a hearty tomato base, rich with the umami of lobster. It’s typically served with crusty bread to soak up its savory juices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1847

Originating in the fishing villages of Menorca, caldereta dates back to the early 19th century when fishermen prepared it as an easy meal at sea. Its popularity has turned it into the island's iconic dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 1 kg spiny lobster
  • 🥕 4 tomatoes
  • 🥕 2 green peppers
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🫒 100 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🍷 50 ml brandy

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes and peppers, cooking until the tomatoes break down.
  3. 3 Stir in lobster pieces, cooking until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Add brandy, simmer to blend flavors.
  5. 5 Serve with crusty bread.
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