Grilled Scallops in Tagbilaran, Bohol!

18 CPG East Avenue
Taglibaran City, Bohol

Scallops (P175)

It was our group's first meal in Tagbilaran City right after dumping our stuff in the nearby Seaside Pension House. Payag Restaurant was relatively full that Tuesday lunch time giving us the impression that it's one of those popular eating places families and couples go to when they have a life event to celebrate. We were right. A table of proud parents with kids dressed to the nines was merrily feasting. And feasting was what our group did, too (just because we were really famished). 

Gambas (P160)

We had Gambas, Pork Sinigang, Fried Chicken and Grilled Scallops which was the one that stood out. Stood out not because it was extraordinarily delicious but compared to the others, it was, well, (plain) passable. Like any 'disillusioned' blogger would say... "happy na rin at least, na-experience ko." And moves on...

Sinigang na Baboy (P140)

Spanish Tapas: Gambas!

"Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) is a popular Spanish dish found principally in the south and center of Spain. The primary ingredients consist of shrimp, garlic and olive oil but there are many variations. It's often served in Spain's tapas bars as an appetizer. However, this dish is so popular that it's occasionally offered as an entrée."  - Wikibooks

I have eaten maybe a hundred variations of Gambas. Joke. Maybe not a hundred but marami na talaga. I have tried Gambas drowning in banana catsup, Gambas with small shrimps, big shrimps, not-so-fresh shrimps, really really  spicy Gambas, Gambas hiding under a nest of onion rings, extremely tart Gambas, sizzling Gambas, expensive Gambas, cheap Gambas, dry Gambas, soupy Gambas, and yes, Gambas made by Tita Nelia Silverio of Let's Cook My Way. She prepared her tweaked Gambas recipe as a part of her TAPAS cooking lesson. What came out was this beautifully presented Gambas! Happy eating!