Ciutadella red prawn, an essential experience for foodie travellers

Bep Al·lès/Ciutadella - Some products explain a territory better than any postcard. In Menorca, one of these gastronomic treasures is the red prawn of Ciutadella, one of the most highly prized in the Mediterranean and a true jewel of the Menorcan sea. For foodie travellers seeking experiences with a real sense of place, tasting it during a stay on the island should almost be a must.

Its fine, sweet and intense flesh, with that deep, iodised note found only in the finest seafood, turns every bite into a small luxury. In the restaurants of Ciutadella and along the Menorcan coast, it can be enjoyed simply seared on the griddle or cooked over charcoal, without artifice, allowing the product to speak for itself. It is in this simplicity that the red prawn reveals all its elegance.

But the experience can also begin at the market or fishmonger’s. Buying it directly, admiring its vivid colour and freshness, and then cooking it in an apartment or holiday home is a wonderful way to get closer to the most authentic Menorca. Lightly fried with a dressing of garlic, parsley and olive oil from the island, or grilled with just a touch of salt, it becomes a memorable meal.

The red prawn of Ciutadella is not just a dish: it is sea, craft, territory and gastronomic culture. A top experience for those who value the quality of local produce and want to take Menorca with them on the palate.