Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOsteria FrancescanaSgombro Recipe

Sgombro Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Sgombro affumicato, pomodoro, aglio e basilico

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the tomatoes

    Wash the ripe tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them into quarters and place them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mince the garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely using a knife or a garlic press.

  3. 3

    Prepare the basil

    Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Combine ingredients

    In the bowl with the quartered tomatoes, add the minced garlic, torn basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Gently toss everything together until well mixed.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Arrange the smoked mackerel fillets on a serving platter and top them with the tomato, garlic, and basil mixture. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

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