The fried pearly razorfish at Restaurant Miramar in Cala Blanca

The fried pearly razorfish at Restaurant Miramar, in Cala Blanca, is one of those dishes that marks the arrival of one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the Menorcan gastronomic calendar. The pearly razorfish, known in Menorca as raor and scientifically identified as Xyrichthys novacula, is a highly appreciated fish in Menorca and the Balearic Islands for the fineness of its flesh, its delicate flavour and its strong connection with seasonal seafaring cuisine.

It is a fish found on sandy seabeds, much sought after when the season opens, and at the table it calls for a simple, clean and respectful preparation. When the product is fresh and of good quality, it needs no great embellishment. The best way to enjoy it is often the most direct: fried to the right point, with lightly crisp skin and white, fine, flavourful flesh that preserves the clean taste of the sea that makes it so special.

At Miramar, the fried pearly razorfish is served with a fresh salad of tomato, red onion and green leaves, a garnish that brings colour and freshness without taking attention away from the fish. It is a seasonal dish, simple and very Menorcan, ideal for eating by the sea, in a restaurant that has made local produce, island fish, rice dishes and lobster some of its main gastronomic strengths.

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Restaurant: Restaurant Miramar
Address: Avinguda Cala Blanca, s/n, 07769 Cala Blanca, Ciutadella de Menorca
Location: Cala Blanca, Ciutadella
Opening hours: Seasonal confirmation when booking is recommended.
Website: https://www.miramarmenorca.com/
Phone / reservations: +34 683 16 51 36
Specialities: Rice dishes, lobster caldereta, lobsters and blue lobsters from its own live tank, island fish, local seafood and certified Menorcan red beef.
Useful information: Miramar is a restaurant located facing Cala Blanca, with one of the most attractive terraces in the area. Its cuisine combines local produce, seafaring recipes and contemporary technique, with special attention to island fish, rice dishes, seafood, lobster and Menorcan red beef.