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A delicious and hearty Portuguese dish, octopus is a staple of Portuguese coastal cuisine and is often enjoyed during festive family meals. It combines tender octopus with flavorful rice, cooked to perfection.

Fish meatballs are versatile and flavorful, offering a lighter alternative to traditional meat-based recipes. Depending on what’s available or what flavors you prefer, you can make them with various types of fish. White fish such as cod, haddock, or tilapia work well, but you can also use salmon or a mix of different fish to enhance the flavor.

This recipe for seafood pasta combines black mussels, tender shrimp, delicate St. Jack (scallops), and succulent octopus tentacles in a harmonious dish. Each ingredient is cooked to perfection to highlight its unique flavors and textures. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings the ocean to your plate with every bite.

A delicious and hearty seafood pasta dish that brings together fresh mussels, clams, and shrimp. The pasta is cooked al dente and finished with a light white wine and garlic sauce, making it an ideal meal for seafood lovers.

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this simple yet delicious grilled sardine recipe paired with fresh, seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs. A light and healthy dish that captures the essence of coastal dining.

Enjoy a popular seaside treat with this traditional Bulgarian recipe for fried sprat, a small fish beloved in Bulgaria. Known for its crispiness and served with lemon wedges, it’s a summertime favorite on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

Enjoy the rich, meaty flavors of swordfish prepared two ways—grilled to perfection or pan-seared for a golden, crispy finish. Both methods bring out the best in this delicious fish while offering two distinct yet equally flavorful results. Swordfish is firm and hearty, making it ideal for grilling and pan-searing without falling apart. Choose your preferred method and enjoy this mouthwatering dish!

A Mediterranean classic, this Sicilian-style baked swordfish (Pesce Spada alla Siciliana) bursts with the fresh and zesty flavors of the sea. Combining juicy tomatoes, briny capers, olives, and fragrant herbs, this dish transports you to Sicily with every bite.

Delight your taste buds with this tender, pan-fried ocean perch fillet with rice and vegetables. This recipe offers two flavor variations: one traditional and one infused with fresh herbs and spices.

Tilapia, a lean and mild-flavored fish, is ideal for grilling thanks to its low oil content and tender texture. Though finding a whole tilapia fish in Bulgaria can be challenging, fillets are widely available and can be grilled. This recipe uses a simple marinade that enhances the fish's natural flavors without overpowering it, ensuring a juicy, delicious result.