Peasant's Zuppa Di Pesce Recipe

Name: Peasant's Zuppa Di Pesce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cloves shallot, crushed; 2 (1/2 to 3/4 pound) whole red mullets, cut in half, scaled with head and tails removed; 1 (1 1/4 pound) whole orata (or any type of bass), cut in 4 equal parts, scaled with head and tails removed; 1 large whole skate wing, cut in 4 equal parts; 1 dozen Manila clams; 4 razor clams (optional); 1 dozen mussels; 4 langoustines, tails split (or 4 jumbo shrimp); 8 small whole seppie, remove beak (or 2 tubes of calamari, sliced into rings); 4 small baby octopus, remove beak; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes (or 1 pint vine ripe cherry tomatoes); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; Salt and pepper; 2 pinches dried oregano; 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley; 6 basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cloves shallot, crushed
2 (1/2 to 3/4 pound) whole red mullets, cut in half, scaled with head and tails removed
1 (1 1/4 pound) whole orata (or any type of bass), cut in 4 equal parts, scaled with head and tails removed
1 large whole skate wing, cut in 4 equal parts
1 dozen Manila clams
4 razor clams (optional)
1 dozen mussels
4 langoustines, tails split (or 4 jumbo shrimp)
8 small whole seppie, remove beak (or 2 tubes of calamari, sliced into rings)
4 small baby octopus, remove beak
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes (or 1 pint vine ripe cherry tomatoes)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
2 pinches dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
6 basil leaves, chopped

1
In a large saute pan (approximately 16-inches), add oil, garlic, and shallots.
2
Saute until garlic and shallots are a very light golden color.
3
Add all the fish to pan along with the wine, water, tomatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, and oregano.
4
Cover pan and let simmer until clams and mussels open, approximately 20 minutes.
5
Add parsley and basil and divide evenly into 4 soup bowls.
6
At Peasant, Frank floats crostini (toasted bread rubbed with olive oil, garlic, Parmigano, oregano, salt and pepper) on top of each serving.
7
Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
8
The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

323

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 cloves shallot, crushed, 2 (1/2 to 3/4 pound) whole red mullets, cut in half, scaled with head and tails removed, and more.

Yes, Peasant's Zuppa Di Pesce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Peasant's Zuppa Di Pesce

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