Gambas de Palamós, the best shrimp in the World !

Gambas de Palamós live in the Mediterranean on the Palamós coast in Catalunya.These large shrimp of a beautiful pearly red are distinguished from red prawns (called “carabineros”) by their more delicate and sweet, almost vanilla, taste.

Their flesh, more crisp than that of lobster, can be eaten raw, with salt and a drop of olive oil. But the iodized flavors of the sea are concentrated miraculously in their head, a delicious, natural bisque (soup) which can be sucked out between your two fingers (after removing the shell) or with the help of a straw.

Shrimp from Palamós is called gamba de Palamós in Spanish, gambero viola in Italian, and crevette de Palamós in French.

This kind of shrimp is a product of prestige recognized throughout the world. Palamós City Council and the Fishermen’s Confraternity have been promoting the Gamba Palamós Guarantee Brand since 2007 with the aim of ensuring the traceability of the product, increasing consumer confidence, increasing the value of shrimp, and protecting the resource.

The Gamba Palamós Guarantee Brand is also a tribute to the efforts that generation after generation of fishermen of the village of Palamós have made to preserve the value of the shrimp.

The measurements included in the regulation of the guarantee mark ensure the maximum quality of the product in terms of taste, aroma, appearance, and freshness throughout the entire production and commercial chain. An external certification company verifies the compliance of the measurements in all those users who want to certify their company.

At the Lonja (fish market) de Palamós, every landed shrimp item is rigorously examined before the certified product label is applied.

Palamós shrimp live in a rocky sea canyon that runs for three miles along the coast of the fishing town of Palamós, off San Sebastian cape, with clean, clear waters and rich biodiversity.

Gamba de Palamós is a jewel of the Mediterranean coast that is protected and cared for to ensure the sustainability of the species. Fishing this shrimp is strictly regulated, requiring special fishing gear, certifications and special authorization. In the town of Palamós there are only nine trawlers practicing the specialized shrimp fishing required to fish gamba de Palamós.

The Aristeus antennatus (Red Shrimp) thrives in the deep-sea canyons of the Mediterranean; you can observe the unique biology and movement of the Palamós Red Shrimp in its natural deep-water habitat.

Gamba de Palamós is a prestigious shrimp, crispier and tastier than langoustines, that can be cooked in a multitude of ways. Its exceptional taste and texture and inspires great chefs and seafood lovers alike.

We suggest you try it for yourself! 

As a protected culinary resource, these shrimp are harvested under a strict management plan; further technical details on the sustainability certifications and regulated harvest zones of the Palamós Gamba can be found via the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) fishery standards.