Fish Dishes

Amêijoas da Caldeira de Santo Cristo is one of the most special recipes I have ever had the privilege of sharing. I was invited to São Jorge island during Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, where Nelson and Kathy Ponta-Graca graciously prepared these legendary clams for me right at the source. These Amêijoas da Caldeira […]

If there’s one dish that instantly takes me back to the shores of the Azores, it’s Grilled Lapas. These little limpets cling to the volcanic rocks along the coastline and are as much a part of Azorean life as the ocean itself. I had the most incredible experience sharing lapas with Kathy and Nelson on

Pan seared scallops are one of those dishes that feel fancy but come together in minutes. Growing up near the coast, seafood was always on our table — and scallops, especially the beautiful ones from New Bedford, were a real treat. This recipe keeps things simple so the scallop itself is the star. What Are

Bacalhau à Brás is one of those dishes that tells you everything about Portuguese home cooking — simple ingredients, nothing wasted, and more flavor than you would ever expect. I first shared this recipe on Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, and it has been a reader favorite ever since. Salt cod, crispy potatoes, slowly

Arroz de Tamboril com Gambas is one of those dishes I will never forget. I was served this recipe at Sagres Restaurant while filming Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, and I knew immediately I had to share it. A rich, deeply flavored rice with monkfish and shrimp, slow-cooked with tomatoes, white wine, and aromatics

Portuguese Garlic Shrimp is one of the simplest, most satisfying dishes you can make — and one of the most memorable I have ever tasted. I was served this at Sagres Restaurant while filming Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, and it stopped me mid-conversation. Shrimp cooked quickly in good olive oil with generous amounts