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Sopa de marisco

Recetas de Cocina: Sopa de Marisco.

Dificultad: Media.

Ingredientes:

1/4 k. de almejas, 1/4 k. de gambas, 4 langostinos, 3 andaricas, 1/2 k. de mejillones, 4 cigalas, 1 cebolla, 1 tomate, 2 dientes de ajo, aceite de oliva, sal, perejil, 2 rebanadas de pan.

Elaboración:

En primer lugar se cuece con un poco de sal las gambas, las almejas, los langostinos, las andaricas, las cigalas y los mejillones, perejil y se deja hervir unos 5 minutos aproximadamente. El marisco ha de estar muy limpio antes de ponerlo a hervir.

A continuación, se pica muy fina la cebolla, el ajo y el tomate. En una cazuela se echan 3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva. Cuando el aceite esté caliente se sofríe la cebolla con el ajo. Una vez que esté en su punto el sofrito se añade el tomate. Se agrega el el caldo del marisco ya colado al sofrito. A parte, se desmenuza las gambas, los langostinos y los mejillones y los despojamos de sus cáscaras.  Se agregan a la cacerola y se mezclan bien todos los ingredientes unos 5 minutos aproximadamente.

En una sartén se fríe el pan cortado en trozos pequeños y se presentan en la fuente con sopa de marisco.

Para finalizar, se echa una pizca de sal y se presenta la sopa de marisco en una sopera.

Fuente: jenny downing

Descenso del Sella

Festivities and Pilgrimages in Arriondas and Ribadesella, Asturias -  Spain
International Descent of the Sella, August 6, 2011

It is the great festival of canoes. The Fiesta has been declared of International Tourist Interest. As is usual every year, is held the first Saturday in August. The race takes place between Arriondas and Ribadesella (Asturias – Spain), with a distance of 20 Kms.La party starts early hours of the morning when the trains depart to Arriondas Ribadesella Oviedo river from crowded to see the output. At eleven starts in the streets of a parade Arriondas very cheerful and fun Sellero disguised or undisguised, walking or onboard mobile devices they intend to follow the race to Ribadesella. Lots of people head to the bridge over the River Sella, where kayakers waiting impatiently.

Every year, the output starts after reading the verses that compose Dionysius of Huerta.

12:00 a.m. official release The vessels must be located an hour before the starting position in question, which is done by lottery. The participants and their boats are out of water. The blades of the participants are locked in a metal frame that will close fifteen minutes before the official release and opens in time to change traffic lights from red to green output.

The party continues as the paddlers reach the goal, Ribadesella. Thousands of people enjoy this unique event.

Source: Colin and Gillian

Cudillero, Asturias

Cudillero fishing village

Municipality of excellence in tourism. Cudillero is a coastal municipality that is located on the western coast of Asturias. It is a people with taste and maritime tradition in its colorful streets and houses with large porches and balconies overlooking the Cantabrian Sea staggered.

The fishing village is declared a Historical Site. In 1753 the port was the most important Cudillero of Asturias. The natives of the area are known as “pixuetos.”

It is located in the northwest of the Shire Vaqueira and very near the airport of Asturias.

Its privileged location due to the rugged beauty of its coastline and spectacular beaches. It has 38 miles of coastline and more than 20 beaches, nearly all natural. The council is a typical tourist area that attracts many visitors and tourists, especially during the spring and summer.

The town holds several festivals pixueta throughout the year that are pleasing to visitors and tourists. Several religious ceremonies and solemn processions through the streets during Holy Week in Cudillero.

The celebration of the Pilgrimage of Santa Ana in Cudillero match on 26 June. After the procession is accompanied by Santa and his image is venerated with great brilliance religious and devout. Pilgrims Pilgrims and Pilgrimage to Santa Ana from traditional folk songs and dances typical of the area.

The big day your party is 29 June. The festival is celebrated L’Amuravela is very popular in the Principality of Asturias. Has more than four centuries of tradition. The proclamation was told in pixueto. On June 29 we celebrate the feast of San Pedro and San Pablo. On September 8 we celebrate the Feast of the Santina de Covadonga.

The folk dance is the Perlindango Cudillero. Dance dance also Prima, the Giraldillas.

As for its monuments and buildings of interest are more important to see the Gothic Church of San Pedro or “Catedralina” Humilladero Chapel XV century, is the oldest building in the village, The Palace palace complex known as the Versailles Selgas Asturias.

There are numerous trails and promenades that are ideal to admire the beauty of the Cantabrian coast: Cape Faro Vidio lookout is located 13 kilometers Cudillero in Oviñana. Admiring its great cliffs 100 meters high, Bay of the Holy Spirit, port and fishing quarter.

As for its beaches are the beach expectaculares del Silencio, Playa del Aguilar, Artedo Shell Beach, San Pedro beach, Playa La Cueva, Ballota beach …

Is crossing route for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago de la Costa and Camino de Santiago del Norte.

Source: PictFactory

Valle de Saliencia, Somiedo

Holidays in Asturias and charming places in Spain

Leisure and Tourism Guide of Asturias

The region of Asturias is also called Tierra Astur. Natural Landscape Asturias involving part of its legends and its history. Your Cantabrian Sea, the mountains makes it a region of extraordinary beauty. Over time preserving its forests, nature, wildlife and landscape.

The characteristic climate of Asturias, the bravery of the Cantabrian Sea on the coast, its mountain valleys and green pastures make the raw material for the preparation of traditional recipes are of good quality. Seafood, artisan cheeses, vegetables and meats from the best pastures are the main raw material in the region. Asturian cuisine is very traditional meal, as before.

The most popular drink in Asturias is the Sidra. The cider is made in small family wineries, wine Cangas has terroir, milk and water, all are of excellent quality. As for your main character is the Fabada Asturias. Throughout the year are held in various corners of the gastronomic region whose main raw material for preparing the dishes are the beans.

The Principality of Asturias knows history and has much to offer in terms of culture. There are wonderful prehistoric caves, Romanesque art, museums, monuments, historic-artistic, archaeological areas of extraordinary beauty.

Trips to Asturias. Thanks to the many environments that the region offers beaches, mountains, hills and valleys, many people enjoy the many activities you can enjoy the outdoors: trekking, walking or biking, climbing, hiking, riding, water sports like surfing, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, fishing, golf, hunting, skiing, …

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