Fish & seafood
Clams, octopus, sardines and cataplanas from a country that lives by the sea.
TraditionalCataplana de MariscoAlgarve Seafood Stew
The Algarve's famous seafood stew, steamed shut in a cataplana: clams, prawns and chouriço in a tomato, wine and coriander broth. Ready in 40 minutes.
Air FryerSardinhas Assadas in the Air FryerGrilled Sardines
The smell of Lisbon in June, without a charcoal grill: whole salted sardines crisped in the air fryer, served on bread with roasted pepper salad.
TraditionalCarne de Porco à AlentejanaPork and Clams
Pork marinated in wine, garlic and red pepper paste, tossed with clams, crisp potatoes and coriander. Portugal's great surf-and-turf, cooked in a cataplana.
Air FryerLulas Fritas in the Air FryerCrispy Squid Rings
Crunchy squid rings made in the air fryer with a light breadcrumb coating, served with lemon and garlic mayonnaise. A beach-bar favourite at home.
Air FryerRissóis de Camarão in the Air FryerShrimp Turnovers
Half-moon pastries filled with creamy shrimp, breaded and crisped in the air fryer. The party snack every Portuguese aunt makes, with a step-by-step dough.
TraditionalPolvo à LagareiroRoast Octopus with Garlic Oil
Tender octopus roasted with plenty of olive oil and garlic, served with punched potatoes. Includes the freezing trick that makes octopus soft every time.
Air FryerCarapaus Fritos in the Air FryerCrispy Horse Mackerel
Small Portuguese horse mackerel, salted, floured and crisped in the air fryer. Served with tomato rice or açorda, it's a real Portuguese weeknight fish supper.
TraditionalAmêijoas à Bulhão PatoClams with Garlic and Coriander
Clams steamed open in olive oil, garlic, coriander and a squeeze of lemon. Lisbon's favourite seafood petisco, ready in 10 minutes once the clams are clean.