Portuguese Food

Tomato Seafood Rice (Arroz de Tomato) is one of my favorite Portuguese dishes that my Mom makes). There are so many variations of this dish throughout Portuguese cuisine. Everyone adds their own special touch. In my mom’s recipe the star ingredient is the addition of seafood. This elevated version is the ultimate side dish for almost any main course and I love to serve it with fried fish fillets. Adding in seafood, such as shrimp, scallops, clams and imitation crab meat creates an ultimate...

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is a cod casserole made with bacalhau, potatoes, onions, boiled eggs, and black olives. In this Portuguese classic, shredded salt cod is layered with thick slices of boiled potatoes and fried onions, and topped with boiled egg wedges, black olives, plenty of extra virgin olive oil, and fresh parsley. You need to give it a try! #coddishes #cod #bacalhau #portugal #portugueserecipes #portuguesecod

You can use any type of sole for this dish, such as Petrale, lemon, or gray. They're all delicate in flavor, as is the simple lemon cream sauce. The balance in strength ensures that neither will overwhelm the other; the sauce just enhances the fillets for a delicious quick dinner.

This creamy Portuguese cod with cream (bacalhau com natas) is an easy oven-baked recipe made with cod, potatoes, béchamel sauce, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Pat the fish fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear fish for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Portuguese Baked Bream - Dourada Assada

Oven Baked Bream or dourada assada in Portuguese, the simplest and one of the most delicious way of preparing it is to grill it whole!

Do you like simple and quick salads? Make this delicious black-eyed pea salad with tuna and egg. It's a nutritious and very tasty recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make!

Canja is the mother of Cape Verdean comfort food. It's a thick, rich and delicious chicken soup that's made with rice, carrots, potatoes and very simple seasonings. Click on the link for the full recipe, and for more Cape Verdean dishes!

If you visited Portugal, you’ve probably noticed these golden-brown half-moon shaped pastries displayed in supermarkets and traditional cafés. They are called rissóis and they are deep-fried pastries usually filled with shrimp or mincemeat. Read the full Portuguese Prawn Rissoles recipe here!

This recipe originates from a restaurant, Roasty Chicken Churrasqueira, located in the town of Maple, Ontario, Canada. Piri Piri sauces are used in Portuguese and African cooking. I fell in love with churrasqueira chicken after trying it in a local restaurant in my home town. I think this sauce is the best of it's kind that I've tried. This recipe will make about 1 cup of sauce.

Arroz de Camarão is another fantastic Portuguese rice recipe. It comprises Carolino rice, shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic and a mix of herbs and spices all cooked in a rich shrimp broth. It’s simply delicious, packed with Portuguese flavours and perfect for summer dinners! You have to give it a try!

Want a one-pot wonder? This Bold Portuguese Beef and Rice Dish is a satisfying and flavorful meal, perfect for busy nights. Get the recipe now!

Pastéis de Bacalhau are a delicious deep fried combination of potatoes and cod that can be eaten at any time of day.