My parents, originally from Portugal, are just amazing chefs. They cooked a home made meal for my sister and I every day of my childhood. They taught me so much food, family, love, respect for one another, kindness.
One recipe that my family and I cherish is a Portuguese classic dish, Mariscada. It’s a seafood/fish stew with shrimp, clams, fresh cod fish, scallops and even lobster. It’s delicious and full of flavor. Every summer, whenever we went to Wildwood in New Jersey we enjoyed our time together relaxing by the beach, playing mini-golf and going to buy fish. My father would go into Cape May to the local fish market, where the fish is so fresh, pick up lots of yummy seafood and cook a delicious Mariscada for lunch. My sister and I looked forward to it each year when we were kids and now we bring our own families and my parents continue the same tradition. It’s a cherished memory for us and now for our husbands and children.
I finally learned about a year ago how to make it, just like my dad (or as close to his as possible) and every time I take a bite of this dish, it brings me back to all of those beautiful memories with my parents at the beach. Today, I am sharing this with you. Hope you enjoy it! It’s one of the most delicious meals you will ever eat!
Beijinhos!
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