Sopa de cação

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Sopa de cação is a traditional specialty made with slices of dogfish shark cooked in a flavorful broth infused with garlic and coriander. The dish is traditionally served over sliced bread, and it is occasionally thickened with flour and seasoned with bay leaves, ground paprika, and vinegar. It is believed that this fragrant soup originated in the historical Portuguese region of Alentejo, but today it is considered to be an indispensable part of Portuguese national cuisine.