Percebes (Goose Barnacles)
A recipe from Portugal.
🇵🇹 PortugalappetizertraditionalregionalsteamedseafoodhighProteinlowCalorie
Nutrition (per serving)
65Calories
14 gProtein
2 gCarbs
1 gFat
0 gSugar
1800 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1 kg Fresh goose barnacles
- 2 L Water
- 3 tbsp Sea salt
- 2 Bay leaf
- for serving Lemon wedges
Method
- Rinse percebes thoroughly under cold running water to remove sand and debris. Do not soak long.
- In a large pot bring water to vigorous boil with salt and bay leaves. Add percebes, cover and cook exactly 4-5 minutes (no longer).
- Drain immediately. Serve hot on a platter with lemon wedges. Eat by grasping the stalk, biting off the fleshy foot and pulling away the hard claw. Enjoy with cold beer or white wine.
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