How Are Percebes Prepared and Eaten?
To preserve their distinctive flavor, percebes must be harvested alive and remain that way at the time of sale. Cooking them is a simple and quick process—just one minute in unsalted boiling water (as the crustaceans already have a strong briny flavor). After cooking, they are easy to eat by cracking them open and sucking out the tender inside, leaving the hard outer shell behind.
The flavor is distinctive, briny, and somewhat similar to shrimp. Many people enjoy them with a few drops of lemon, much like fried fish. If you find them at a fish market or in a restaurant, percebes are definitely worth trying for their unique and delicious taste.
