Tag Archives: Fish

Pan-fried scallops in speck wrap, on a potato and fennel purée

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): For the scallops - Extra virgin olive oil - 8 large or 12 small, cleaned scallops removed from shells - freshly ground black pepper - ½ lemon, juice only - a glass of Brandy liquor - 4 thin slices of Italian speck ham For the potato and fennel purée - Extra virgin olive oil - 2-3 potatoes, into ...

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King prawns’ skewers with ‘Lardo di Colonnata’

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 24 king prawns - 24 thin slices of Italian ‘Lardo di Colonnata’ - 1 large handful of grated lemon zests (only skin) - 1 handful of breadcrumbs (optional) WHAT TO DO: 1. Gently rinse the fresh King Prawns, taking out the head and the shell but not the tail. 2. Wrap each prawn up with a slice ...

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Sea bass fillets with courgettes’ purée and ginger

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 2 persons): - 2 sea bass fillets, medium size - 1 big handful of plain breadcrumbs - 1 handful of parsley, finely chopped - ginger - 1 handful of mint leaves - 200 g sweet tender baby courgettes - 1 big shallot - extra-virgin olive oil - salt - black pepper (optional) WHAT TO DO: 1. For the courgettes’ ...

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“Farfalle ” with King Prawns and fine asparagus

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 2 persons): - 160 g of Farfalle pasta - 110 g fine asparagus - 175 g large King prawns - 1 small garlic clove - 1 teaspoon of cognac - extra virgin olive oil - sea salt/fine salt/ - mixed grain pepper, freshly grounded WHAT TO DO: 1. Wash the asparagus under running water and chop the sticks into smaller ...

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Savoury “Fusilli ” with mussels and cherry tomatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): -  500 g of Fusilli pasta - 1,5 Kg mussels - 300 g cherry tomatoes - 400 g tomato sauce (a can) - 3 anchovies, in oil - 1 handful of small capers, in sea salt - 1 handful of oregano - 4 garlic cloves - extra virgin olive oil - sea salt/fine salt - 1 pinch of saffron powder - 1 pinch of chilli ...

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“Linguine ” with Prawns tails and walnuts

Difficulty: Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 500 g of Linguine pasta - 18 prawn tails - 150 g walnut kernels - 120 g fresh single cream - a glass of whole milk - 4 slices of white sandwich bread - 1 handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped - 1 small garlic clove - extra virgin olive oil - sea salt/fine salt/ - white pepper WHAT TO DO: 1. ...

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Delicious Trout with Thyme and Polenta/Trota Prelibata

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 12 persons): - 2 white trout , medium size - 1/2 onion, 1 celery, 1 carrot (sliced thin) - pepper in grains - 2 tablespoons white vinegar - 3-4 laurel leaves - a large handful thyme - Extra Virgin olive oil - 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced - 5 anchovies under oil - Ready-to-use polenta or Corn flour for ...

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Trout fillet with baby leaf tender salad

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: (x 4 persons) - 4 fillets of smoked rainbow trout fillets - 100g baby leaf tender salad - 1 lemon juice - 2 tablespoons of roasted sesame seeds - extra virgin olive oil - salt/ ground pepper WHAT TO DO: 1. Put your baby leaf tender salad on a large plate and lay the fish fillets cut in little bites on top. 2. ...

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Pennette with smoked salmon

Difficulty: Time: INGREDIENTS: (x 4 persons) - 320 g of pennette pasta - 100 g of smoked salmon, in slices - 70 g of fresh creamy cheese (Philadelphia-like) - salt/sea salt/black pepper - 1 tablespoon of chives (fresh and chopped or dried) - a sprinkle of lemon juice - extra virgin olive oil WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut the salmon slices in smaller ...

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‘Scaloppine’ of sole fillets with lemon

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x2 persons): - 3 fresh lemon sole fillets (around 300 g) - plain flour - ½ lemon juice - 2 glasses of dry white wine - extra virgin olive oil - salt, ground pepper (optional) - 1 handful of parsley, finely chopped WHAT TO DO: 1. Pour some plain flour on a dinner plate, cover both sides of the sole fillets in ...

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