Corina Gruber

When it comes to seafood, some love it and some hate it, and there is rarely an in-between. You can think of seafood as an acquired taste because it takes some time to get used to the various textures and flavors of the creatures that inhabit the sea. And shellfish seem to be even more of an acquired taste than regular fish. According to Healthline, seafood, particularly shellfish, has many health benefits, as it is rich in protein, healthy fats, and minerals.

The island of Madeira is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. The island lies in the region of Moroccan shores and therefore has a subtropical climate, notes Visit Madeira. Madeira became known centuries ago for its fortified wine, but its food and drink landscape is much more complex. With more than 500 years of history, Madeira has been an important commercial hub, sugar cane provider, agricultural hub, and a sought-after tourist destination.