Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Explore the authentic flavors of Portugal with these Portuguese recipes made with simple ingredients and comforting flavors. From classic cod and fresh seafood to hearty meat dishes, homemade soups, rice recipes and traditional desserts, Portuguese cuisine offers something for every taste.

In this collection, you’ll find authentic Portuguese meals from different regions of Portugal, including family favorites and traditional dishes passed down through generations. Whether you’re looking for an easy Portuguese dinner, a classic Portuguese dish to try at home, or a traditional dessert, these recipes make it easy to enjoy the flavors of Portugal in your own kitchen.

Three of the most Popular Portuguese Desserts you can find in this category: Portuguese Crème Brûlée, Pastel de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts), and Portuguese Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce). These classic desserts are simple, comforting and full of the traditional flavors of Portuguese cuisine.

Sericaia (Traditional Portuguese Dessert) on a baking dish

Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Sericaia (Traditional Portuguese Dessert)

Portuguese Cod Soup served in a soup bowl

Cod, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Cod Soup (Easy Salt Cod Soup)

Portuguese Crème Brûlée in a clay bowl

Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Crème Brûlée

Farófias (Portuguese floating islands) in a tureen

Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Farófias (Portuguese Floating Islands)

Portuguese Fried Horse Mackerel with Tomato Rice on a serving platter

Fish, Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Rice, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Fried Horse Mackerel with Tomato Rice

Portuguese Cod Stew in a tureen

Cod, Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Cod Stew (Caldeirada de Bacalhau)

Portuguese Collard Greens Soup in a soup plate

Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Collard Greens Soup

Mediterranean Fish Soup in a soup bowl

Fish, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Mediterranean Fish Soup

Portuguese Baby Cuttlefish on a platter

Easy Appetizer Recipes, Fish, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Baby Cuttlefish (Algarve Style)

Portuguese cockles with lemon juice in a serving platter

Easy Appetizer Recipes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Cockles with Lemon Juice

Portuguese Baked Cod (Bacalhau à Lagareiro) in a serving platter

Cod, Main dishes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Baked Cod (Codfish Lagareiro)

Homemade fish bread soup in a soup bowl

Fish, Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Homemade Fish Bread Soup

Orange pudding on a plate

Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Orange Pudding (Easy No-Bake Dessert)

Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup served in a tureen

Bread, Main dishes, Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Seafood Bread Soup (Açorda de Marisco)

Octopus Stew with Vegetables in a tureen

Fish, Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Octopus Stew with Vegetables (Polvo à Jardineira)

Portuguese sponge cake on a plate

Easy Breakfast Ideas, Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pão de Ló)

Portuguese chickpea soup with spinach in a soup bowl

Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Chickpea Soup with Spinach

Seafood Bread Soup with Portuguese Cornbread

Bread, Mediterranean Recipes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Seafood Bread Soup with Portuguese Cornbread

Portuguese tomato snapper soup in a soup bowl

Fish, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Tomato Snapper Soup

Portuguese roast veal with potatoes in a serving platter

Beef, Main dishes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Roast Veal with Potatoes

Portuguese Seafood Rice in a tureen

Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Rice, Seafood Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Seafood Rice (Arroz de Marisco)

Traditional Portuguese Monkfish Rice in a small tureen

Fish, Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Rice, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Monkfish Rice (Arroz de Tamboril)

Portuguese Seafood White Bean Stew in a clay plate

Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Seafood White Bean Stew (Feijoada de Marisco)

Air fryer chestnuts on a plate

Easy Appetizer Recipes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Air Fryer Chestnuts

Peri peri chicken on a serving platter

Chicken, Main dishes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken Recipe (Grilled Piri Piri Chicken)

Pastel de Nata in a plate

Easy Breakfast Ideas, Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Pastel de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)

Português style baked fish in a platter

Fish, Main dishes, Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Style Baked Fish

Easy Portuguese Baked Custard in a clay bowl

Easy Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Easy Portuguese Baked Custard (Tigelada Recipe – 3 Ingredients)

Oven-roasted goat on a platter

Main dishes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Oven-Roasted Goat

Portuguese chouriço bread in a bread basket

Bread, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese Recipes

Portuguese Chouriço Bread