In La Coruna, fans of fine dining will have the opportunity to try delicious lobsters, which are often cooked over an open fire. "Centollo" crab is a common dish on the menu of local restaurants, this type of crabs is quite rare and has a special rich taste. A very popular dish among tourists is "Buey de mar" crab, which attracts their attention due to its huge size.
Those who prefer shellfish would be interested in trying Mejillones mussels. They are usually steamed or can be served fresh, seasoned with an interesting sauce of fresh vegetables, oil, and vinegar. The most unusual marine delicacy which must be tried in local restaurants is "Percebes" or "goose barnacle". They look quite fearsome and resemble the hooves of some small animals. The sea delicacy is appreciated for its unique taste, gourmets from all over the world are eager to try it here. Percebes harvesting is very risky since these mollusks live near coastal cliffs. Today, "goose barnacle" is considered one of the most expensive seafood delicacies in the world, but here in La Coruña, you can try it at relatively small prices.
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