By the hand of selected fisherman and shellfish collectors, we have been learning to know the great treasures that the sea stores and holds for us. Instructed with its wisdom and technique, the mission of bringing to you the fish and shellfish in its most pure state, with its original freshness, is up to us. This is something that you will only truly understand when you try each of the species that we present to you. Get to know what you are buying and bon appetite!
This one is a representative of the Azores Island marine fauna! Regarding Portuguese waters, this specie is not found on the mainland coast, being exclusively caught in Azores Archipelago waters. The Barracuda is a very fast and greedy predator that patrols the submarine peaks in search for other fish. Its head and mouth are very intimidating, but on the plate it has a very nice flavour, having a moderately white meat, but soft texture.
Azores Island
Long Line Fishing | Hand lines
May to November
1-2Kg; 2-3Kg; 3-4Kg; 4-6Kg
Grilled | Fried | In the pan
Os mais pequenos chamam-se “massacotes”, e são fundamentais num bom rodízio de peixe. Os maiores podem ter entre 300-400g e por vezes chegam aos 400-600g. São excelentes para grelhar ou para fritar. Aproveite para experimentar a deliciosa receita do Chef Bertílio Gomes: Salada de favas e botagem com Besugos fritos.
Costa Algarvia, Sines, Sesimbra
Palangre Anzóis | Rede de Emalhar e Arraste
abril a maio | agosto a novembro
Massacote: 100-200g; Besugo: 200-300g; 300-400g e 400-600g
Grelhado
Faz parte de um conjunto de peixes quase exclusivos da costa Algarvia. Entre Tavira e Lagos, pescam-se com regularidade. As nossas preferidas, são apanhadas com aparelho de anzóis e pescadas em frente à Ria de Alvor. De carne branca e firme, e com um intenso sabor a mar, as bicas são excelentes para grelhar ou, quando são muito frescas, experimente simplesmente cozê-las em água e sal. Delicie-se com a receita de Bica com lúcia lima, puré de castanhas piladas e cantarelos, do Chef Bertílio Gomes.
Costa Algarvia – Tavira, Quarteira, Alvor e Lagos
Palangre de Anzóis
maio a outubro
300-500g; 500-800g; 800-1000g e 1-2Kg
Cozido | Grelhado