Carabinero Prawn Paella at Aquarium Port Ciutadella

The carabinero prawn paella is one of the gastronomic offerings at Aquarium Port Ciutadella, a restaurant specialising in Mediterranean and seafood cuisine, where rice dishes, fresh fish and shellfish are central to the culinary experience. Located in Baixamar, in one of the most emblematic areas of Ciutadella harbour, the restaurant combines the tradition of seafood rice dishes with a culinary approach that places particular emphasis on quality ingredients and the flavours of the sea.

The star of this paella is the carabinero prawn, a deep-red crustacean highly prized for its intense flavour and the richness of the juices contained in its head, which give exceptional character to rice dishes. Its presence lends the paella a distinctly maritime identity, while the rice, with its reddish and golden tones, concentrates the flavours of the shellfish in a rich, moist preparation full of subtle nuances.

One of the greatest attractions of this speciality is the combination of the rice grains, infused with the flavour of the stock, and the firm, flavourful flesh of the carabinero prawn. Together they create an intense gastronomic experience, where the distinctive marine notes of the shellfish blend with the aromas of the sofrito and the richness of a rice dish firmly rooted in Mediterranean culinary tradition.

At Foodies on Menorca, we particularly recommend this dish to lovers of seafood rice dishes and intensely flavoured shellfish. Aquarium Port, which opened in 2019, is also known for its paellas, creamy rice dishes and traditional lobster stew, prepared according to a family recipe dating back to 1962. An opportunity to enjoy seafood cuisine in a distinctive setting, with a terrace overlooking the harbour and a dining room located inside a natural cave.

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Restaurant: Aquarium Port Ciutadella

Address: Muelle del Puerto, Marina 99, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca.

Location: Port of Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Opening hours: Daily, from 1:00 pm to midnight, according to the official website. Seasonal changes should be confirmed before visiting.

Website: https://www.aquariumrestaurante.com/en/port-ciutadella

Telephone / Reservations: (+34) 971 38 67 00. Online reservations are also available through the official website.

Specialities: Carabinero prawn paella, seafood paellas, creamy rice dishes, traditional lobster stew, fresh fish, bluefin tuna and shellfish.

Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2026.