Lisboa · PORTUGAL
Peixe ao Sal
Fresh fish baked whole in a crust of coarse sea salt, a popular preparation in Lisbon’s fish and seafood cuisine.
THE STORY
At the table
Peixe ao Sal is a classic preparation found in Lisbon’s traditional fish and seafood restaurants. The whole fish is covered with coarse sea salt and baked, forming a hard crust that retains moisture and allows it to cook gently in its own juices. Sea bass and gilthead sea bream are among the fish most commonly prepared this way.