Get ready for a seafood celebration like no other! The “Second Annual Seafood Festival at SolMar Restaurant”, happening from September 27th to 29th, 2024, is back and bigger than ever. Known for its unparalleled seafood offerings, SolMar will be showcasing the very best fish and shellfish from Portugal’s coastal waters and around the world. Whether you are a seafood enthusiast or simply love exploring culinary traditions, this event is the place to indulge in the finest and freshest flavors.
This edition, besides the classic favorites, the festival will feature special seafood dishes and famous Portuguese recipes that highlight the rich maritime history and culinary innovation of the region. Let’s dive into some of the standout recipes that will make this festival unforgettable:
Açorda de Mariscos
Açorda is a traditional Portuguese dish that traces its origins to the Alentejo region. This humble bread-based stew was created as a way to use up stale bread, but it evolved into a flavorful seafood delight. Açorda de Mariscos is prepared with a medley of fresh shellfish, such as shrimp, clams, and mussels, cooked in a garlic and cilantro broth, thickened with rustic bread. The dish is both hearty and aromatic, capturing the essence of the Portuguese coastline in every bite.
Seafood Rice (Arroz de Marisco)
Arroz de Marisco is one of the most beloved seafood dishes in Portugal, and it’s easy to see why. This seafood rice dish is a luxurious combination of the ocean’s bounty, including shrimp, clams, mussels, and even lobster, all simmered together with rice in a tomato-based broth seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a hint of chili. The result is a flavorful, comforting dish that is often compared to paella, but with a distinctly Portuguese flair.
Caldeirada de Chocos
The Caldeirada de Chocos is a hearty Portuguese fish stew, where cuttlefish (chocos) is the star of the show. Originating from the coastal towns of Portugal, this dish is a testament to the country’s fishing traditions. It combines a variety of fresh fish and shellfish, slow-cooked with potatoes, onions, and peppers, all seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and a splash of white wine. The cuttlefish adds a unique texture and flavor to this comforting stew.
Feijoada de Mariscos
Feijoada, a traditional Portuguese bean stew, takes on a seafood twist with the Feijoada de Mariscos. This version is packed with fresh shellfish, like clams, shrimp, and mussels, paired with creamy white beans. Simmered with rich tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and a touch of paprika, this dish is an explosion of flavors and textures, blending land and sea in perfect harmony.
A Global Seafood Experience
While the spotlight is on Portugal’s coastal bounty, the festival will also celebrate seafood dishes from around the world. From succulent lobster to delicate scallops, every plate will offer something unique and delicious. The chefs at SolMar Restaurant are known for their commitment to quality and tradition, ensuring that each dish represents the best of both Portuguese and international seafood.
Whether you’re enjoying the bold flavors of a Portuguese Caldeirada or savoring a plate of freshly shucked oysters, the Seafood Festival at SolMar promises to be a feast for all the senses. This three-day event is not just a dining experience; it’s a celebration of the sea, its abundance, and the culinary craftsmanship that transforms it into unforgettable meals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to taste the best seafood in New Jersey, right in the heart of Newark at SolMar Restaurant, where tradition and flavor meet to create an extraordinary gastronomic adventure. Save the date – September 27th to 29th, 2024!
Be sure to follow us on social media for more updates and sneak peeks of the delicious dishes awaiting you at the Second Annual Seafood Festival! Reservations (973) 344.3041.
Second Annual Seafood Festival at SolMar Restaurant
This edition, besides the classic favorites, the festival will feature special seafood dishes and famous Portuguese recipes that highlight the rich maritime history and culinary innovation of the region. Let’s dive into some of the standout recipes that will make this festival unforgettable:
Açorda de Mariscos
Açorda is a traditional Portuguese dish that traces its origins to the Alentejo region. This humble bread-based stew was created as a way to use up stale bread, but it evolved into a flavorful seafood delight. Açorda de Mariscos is prepared with a medley of fresh shellfish, such as shrimp, clams, and mussels, cooked in a garlic and cilantro broth, thickened with rustic bread. The dish is both hearty and aromatic, capturing the essence of the Portuguese coastline in every bite.
Seafood Rice (Arroz de Marisco)
Arroz de Marisco is one of the most beloved seafood dishes in Portugal, and it’s easy to see why. This seafood rice dish is a luxurious combination of the ocean’s bounty, including shrimp, clams, mussels, and even lobster, all simmered together with rice in a tomato-based broth seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a hint of chili. The result is a flavorful, comforting dish that is often compared to paella, but with a distinctly Portuguese flair.
Caldeirada de Chocos
The Caldeirada de Chocos is a hearty Portuguese fish stew, where cuttlefish (chocos) is the star of the show. Originating from the coastal towns of Portugal, this dish is a testament to the country’s fishing traditions. It combines a variety of fresh fish and shellfish, slow-cooked with potatoes, onions, and peppers, all seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and a splash of white wine. The cuttlefish adds a unique texture and flavor to this comforting stew.
Feijoada de Mariscos
Feijoada, a traditional Portuguese bean stew, takes on a seafood twist with the Feijoada de Mariscos. This version is packed with fresh shellfish, like clams, shrimp, and mussels, paired with creamy white beans. Simmered with rich tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and a touch of paprika, this dish is an explosion of flavors and textures, blending land and sea in perfect harmony.
A Global Seafood Experience
While the spotlight is on Portugal’s coastal bounty, the festival will also celebrate seafood dishes from around the world. From succulent lobster to delicate scallops, every plate will offer something unique and delicious. The chefs at SolMar Restaurant are known for their commitment to quality and tradition, ensuring that each dish represents the best of both Portuguese and international seafood.
Whether you’re enjoying the bold flavors of a Portuguese Caldeirada or savoring a plate of freshly shucked oysters, the Seafood Festival at SolMar promises to be a feast for all the senses. This three-day event is not just a dining experience; it’s a celebration of the sea, its abundance, and the culinary craftsmanship that transforms it into unforgettable meals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to taste the best seafood in New Jersey, right in the heart of Newark at SolMar Restaurant, where tradition and flavor meet to create an extraordinary gastronomic adventure. Save the date – September 27th to 29th, 2024!
Be sure to follow us on social media for more updates and sneak peeks of the delicious dishes awaiting you at the Second Annual Seafood Festival! Reservations (973) 344.3041.