Feast Of The Seven Fishes Recipe
December 21st 2024, special dinner menu.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables & Herbs
Pantry Staples
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Baccalà
Rinse the salted cod under cold water, then soak it in a large bowl of water for 24 hours, changing the water every 8 hours.
- 2
Prepare the Seafood
Clean the calamari by removing the innards and skin, then cut into rings. Peel and devein the shrimp. Clean the clams and mussels under cold water.
- 3
Chop Vegetables
Mince the garlic, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, and roughly chop the parsley.
- 4
Prepare Lemon
Zest and juice the lemons, setting them aside for later use.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Make the Seafood Stew
Add the minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, and red chili flakes to the pot with baccalà. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- 7
Add Wine and Simmer
Pour in the white wine and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Then, add the cleaned clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
- 8
Finish the Dish
Add the crab meat, lemon juice, and half of the chopped parsley. Stir gently and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the seafood stew in large bowls. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and lemon zest.
- 10
Accompaniments
Pair with crusty bread and a crisp white wine.