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A rich choice of local shellfish |
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Whether plucked from rocky shores, cultivated in farms or caught in ingenious cages the Algarve has an excellent choice of shellfish for the connoisseur. Using ingredients ranging from the bizarre goose barnacle to the humble clam, the Algarve offers a wealth of shellfish recipes, including its most famous dish: “cataplana”.
To help you in the market or restaurant the table below lists the region’s main varieties and their English equivalents.
Amêijoas---Clams
Búzios---Whelks
Camarões---Shrimps
Chocos---Cuttle fish
Conquilhas---Cockles
Gambas---Prawns
Lagosta---Crawfish
Lagostins---Langoustines
Lavagante---Lobster
Lulas---Squid
Meixilhões---Mussels
Perceves---Goose barnacles
Polvo---Octopus
Santola---Spider crab
Sapateira---Crab
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