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Nutritional Values

🔥630kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑42gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Lagostada

How to order / say it
Say it Lagostada — [lah-goh-sta-dah]
Order I'll have the Lobster Stew, please.
Locally Vou querer a Lagostada, por favor.
Say locally

A rich and aromatic lobster stew.

Why try it?

Lagostada is a luxurious dish deeply rooted in Sao Filipe's coastal culture, reflecting the bounty of the Atlantic Ocean and celebrating Cape Verdean culinary creativity.

How it tastes

Lagostada is savory and aromatic, bursting with the fresh briny sweetness of lobster cooked in a robust tomato and herb sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

This dish started to gain acclaim in the late 19th century when lobster became more accessible to the local population. Its prestige grew within Sao Filipe as a centerpiece for special occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 600 g lobster
  • 🥕 200 g tomatoes
  • 🧄 150 g onions
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 30 g parsley

Method

  1. 1 Clean and prepare the lobster.
  2. 2 Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  3. 3 Add lobster and tomatoes, simmer until cooked through.

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