Chef Melissa's Personal Chef Service
Chef's Melissa's Personal Favorites & Specialties
Traditional Spanish/Portuguese Tapas & Petiscos, Paella, Coastal Seafood Stews & Country Specialities with my own signature
Menus can be combined here or with anything on the Coastal Dining menu! The style of service is the most important.
But this menu is not to be missed! It's fresh, full of flavor and easy to love. Try something new while still enjoying the freshest foods. You will be glad you did.
More Menu Details available with a phone or email inq;uiry.
Spain
Tapas
Gambas al Ajillo
Fresh Gulf Shrimp, Sherry Wine, toasted Garlic, fresh herbs
Calamares Fritos
Flash fried Calamari, lemon aioli
Fried Red Snapper Bites
Roasted tomato, garlic, capers
Pulpo
Tender Grilled Octopus, saffron potato puree
Tortilla Española
Zucchini, peppers, potato & Spinach
Gazpacho Andaluz
Chilled soup, tomato, cucumber, red pepper & EVOO
Alachofas Fritas
Fried Artichokes, Lemon Aioli & Pappadew Pepper Salsa
optional add Serrano ham
Albondigas Y Setas
Chicken Meatballs & Roasted Wild Mushrooms
Savory Chicken Sauce
Croquetas
Serrano ham, onion & manchego
Grilled Skirt Steak
Roasted Poblano & Tomatilla Salsa
Paella
Served with Simple Salad
Mariscos
Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp, Mussels
Saffron Bomba Rice, Chorizo, Brandy
Puerco y Pollo
Roast Pork, Chicken, Chorizo, Peas & Spanish Spices
Dessert
Basque Burnt Orange Cheesecake
Tres Leches
Chocolate Torte - coffee whipped cream
Portugual
Petiscos
Choose up to 3 with full dinner
Pastéis de Grouper Cheeks
A Portuguese spin off using fresh Gulf Grouper Cheeks
Choco Frito
Fried Cuttlefish, Madras Curry Sauce
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Local Clams steamed in Vinho Verde, Garlic EVOO & Coriander
Bread for sauce
Pulvo
Tender Octopus, Chili Vinho Verde Butter sauce
Bread for sauce
Chouriço stuffed in Piquillo Pepper
Chorizo, smoked paprika, spinach, sofrito
Pica Pallo
Fried Beef Tenderloin OR Pork Belly
Portuguese Salad
Ripe Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet onion
bell peppers, Garlic Chili Vinaigrette
Served with the Appetizer or Entree
Main Dinner
Gulf Shrimp or Chicken Mozambique
Piri PIri Pepper, lager, garlic, annatto + more
Choice of Basmati Rice OR Risotto
Arroz de Marisco
Fresh Seafood in Savory Broth with Rice
(more broth - not a rice dish)
Porco Alentejana
Tender Crispy Braised Pork, Potatoes, fresh local Clams
Red Pepper Vinho Verde Sauce
Roasted Lamb Chops & Octopus
Fried Potatoes, Red Duoro Wine Rosemary Demi Glace
Filet Mignon
Port Wine Reduction, Spiced Smashed, Crispy Potatoes
Dessert
Coming soon