Portuguese Octopus Dishes

This classic Portuguese dish is made in the style of Lagareiro, hence the name. Lagareiro refers to a cooking style with numerous varieties, but it usually ends in dressing grilled or roasted fish and seafood with extra virgin olive oil. In this c... READ MORE

Arroz de polvo is a versatile Portuguese dish consisting of cooked diced octopus and rice, incorporated into a rich base of tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, and various spices. It is usually prepared in the traditional malandrinho styl... READ MORE

Filetes de polvo is a traditional dish consisting of fried octopus tentacles. The octopus is boiled until tender, and it is then often seasoned with lemon juice and pepper. The tentacles are dipped in eggwash and breadcrumbs, then fried in oil unt... READ MORE

Salada de polvo is a traditional dish featuring tender octopus as the main ingredient. The octopus is boiled until tender, then cut into bite-sized pieces and combined with finely chopped onion, diced green bell pepper, minced garlic, and fresh co... READ MORE