Fritto Misto Di Mare Recipe
Make Fritto Misto Di Mare Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Batter
For frying
For serving
Method
Preparing the seafood
- 1
Clean and Prepare
Rinse the calamari, shrimp, white fish fillets, and mussels under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the calamari into rings and the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces.
Making the batter
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Add Sparkling Water
Slowly add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until you achieve a smooth batter. The batter should be thick yet pourable.
Frying
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- 5
Coat Seafood
Dip each piece of prepared seafood into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated. Allow excess batter to drip off.
- 6
Fry Seafood
Carefully place the battered seafood into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- 7
Drain
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried seafood from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Fritto Misto
Transfer the fried seafood to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the seafood.