The skill of the Portuguese in handling seafood is no laughing matter!
◦ The richly flavorful seafood congee
I still remember the first time I tasted seafood congee (Arroz de Marisco) in Lisbon. It was an immediate and heartfelt delight! The slightly spicy soup accentuated the sweetness of the seafood. As the crab roe and rice melted in my mouth, the combination of richness and sweetness truly brightened my day.
◦ The live oysters are surprisingly affordable
In Portugal, the quality and affordability of seafood are also astonishing. At a restaurant in Lisbon, which ranks first in the seafood category on TripAdvisor, eight live oysters cost only 10 euros. This incredibly affordable treat is perhaps only possible in Portugal, a seafood paradise.
