Scientifically known as aristeus antennatus, gamba roja species lives in the Mediterranean sea and East Atlantic Ocean, but it’s gambas rojas from Denia town that are most famous among the gastronomy lovers. What makes the gamba roja from Denia so special? To tell you the truth, gamba roja from Denia is not really caught in Denia, but off the coasts of Ibiza. The fishing boats leave from Denia though and are known to take special care of these fascinating creatures from the sea 500-800 meters deep.
We should also credit 3 Michelin star chef from Denia Quique Dacosta for making them so famous. According to Quique, the best way to cook these shrimps is in seawater, a method that preserves the extraordinary sweet taste and plumpness of these crustaceans. The other chef in Denia that is known for being one the few restaurateurs to buy the gambas rojas directly from the auction is El Farallo’s owner Javier Alguacil. So if I had to recommend two places in Denia, would be definitely Quique Dacosta for 3 Michelin star experience and El Farallo for more casual meal.
Urbanización El Poblet, Calle Rascassa, 1, 03700 Dénia, Alicante, Spain
Tel. +34 965 78 41 79
fr.quiquedacosta.es
Carrer del Fénix, 10, 03700 Dénia, Alicante, Spain
Tel. +34 966 43 06 52
elfarallo.com
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