Legal Sea Foods, a 32-unit casual-dining chain, based in Boston is highlighting the food of Portugal with its Taste of Azores campaign this spring. The Azores is a chain of Portugese islands with historic ties to New England. 17th century New England sea captains would sail to the Azores to recruit their crews.
The appetizer selections include Escabeche de Camarão, shrimp escabeche with sweet and sour peppers and onions; Polvo à Lagareiro, braised octopus with potatoes, caramelized pearl onion and roasted kale; Pastéis de Bacalhau,salt cod fritter with chouriço aïoli.
Available entrees are Peixo Frito, crispy fish with tomato rice, Port braised shallots and Azorean pepper tartar sauce and Espadarte Grelhado, grilled swordfish with shrimp seasoned with a paste made of bread, garlic, olive oil and herbs, accompanied by garlicky green beans and cilantro.
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