Fritto Misto Recipe
Fried local shellfish, sweet peppers, fennel, lemon, cherry pepper aioli.
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Ingredients
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Fritto Misto Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Clean and devein the shrimp, clean the calamari, and scrub the mussels. Slice the sweet peppers and fennel thinly.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the ice water until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Fry the Shellfish and Vegetables
Dip the shellfish and sliced sweet peppers and fennel into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
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