Portuguese usually eat shellfish on their own and with little or no garnishing. But there are a few dishes made from these superb delicacies. Arroz de marisco: One of the most delicious dishes in Portugal. It's a rice stew with all the kind of shellfish available in daily markets (such as shrimp, mussel, cockle and spider-crab), onions, tomatoes, a little bit of maleguetta pepper and lots of coriander. Simply delicious! Cataplana: This is how Portuguese call the cooking utensil that has two pan-shaped halves hinged together and closed with a clasp. Here all the ingredients are mixed, giving place to a festive and colourful dish. Prawns, shrimps, crabs, clams, chicken, lean bacon, parsley, coriander, onions, tomatoes and green pepper are usually cooked for a minimum of two persons.