Best 5 Fritto Misto Di Mare Recipes
Fritto misto di mare is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is a combination of seafood that is lightly battered and then fried until golden brown. The seafood is typically served with a lemon wedge and a side of tartar sauce. This dish is a popular appetizer or main course and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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FRITTO MISTO DI MARE
Every culture does fried food, but Italian cooks do it especially well. The concept of fritto misto (mixed fried things) can apply to vegetables, fish or meat. Here, with a beautiful assortment of shellfish, the only requirement is that everything be spanking fresh. In Italy, fritto misto is nearly always served as a first course. It is especially nice in bite-size pieces, to precede a meal as a stand-up antipasto.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, finger foods, project, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the batter: Put flour and salt in a small bowl and gradually whisk in wine to obtain a smooth, lump-free mixture. Rest 30 minutes. Add seltzer just before frying.
- Near the stove, put the seasoned dredging flour in a shallow bowl. Place finished batter next to it and an empty plate next to that. Put fish and other ingredients for frying nearby.
- Put oil in a large wok or a wide, deep pot and fasten a candy thermometer to the side. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
- Working in small batches, dip a few pieces of shrimp, squid, scallop, mussels, white bait, sliced lemon and scallion first into the seasoned flour to coat lightly, then into the batter. Put battered pieces on the empty plate.
- Slip a few pieces into the hot oil and fry 3 to 4 minutes, until golden. Remove with tongs or wire spider and drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Hold fried food in a warm oven while continuing to fry. Make sure to regulate heat below wok to keep oil at correct temperature (adding too many pieces to the oil will cause it to cool.) Rid oil of debris between batches with a fine meshed skimmer.
- As soon as you have enough to serve, pile it onto a warmed platter. Sprinkle with sea salt (and crushed red pepper if desired). Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Continue to fry in small batches.
FRITTO MISTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the sauce: Combine the basil, pistachios, olive oil, lemon zest and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until roughly pureed. Remove the contents to a small bowl and stir in the mayonnaise and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season with the salt.
- For the seafood: Fill a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk together the rice flour, cornstarch, polenta, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp and calamari in the flour mixture and add to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan and drop the temperature. Fry until light golden brown and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spider to remove the seafood to a paper towel-lined tray and season with a pinch of salt. Continue with the remaining shrimp and calamari. Serve hot alongside the pesto dipping sauce and lots of lemon wedges.
FRITTO MISTO
Provided by Joseph W. DiPerri
Categories Fish Appetizer Cocktail Party Dinner Seafood Scallop Shrimp Squid Deep-Fry Party Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large shallow skillet over moderately high heat, heat 3 inches of oil until thermometer registers 350°F.
- Transfer flour to large plate. Sprinkle all seafood liberally with salt and pepper. Working in batches and returning oil to 350°F between batches, dredge seafood in flour, shaking to remove excess, and fry until golden and cooked through, about 20 seconds per side for whole fish and shrimp, 15 seconds per side for scallops and calamari. Using slotted spoon, remove as done and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately with tartar sauce.
SIMPLE FRITTO MISTO
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in the water to make a thin batter. Dip the green beans, zucchini and lemons in the batter and carefully place them in the saucepan. Fry the vegetables until lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain the vegetables on paper towels and immediately sprinkle with salt. Serve the vegetables warm.
FRITTO MISTO
Like Tempura (page 91), the Fritto Misto batter and technique can be used with almost any morsel of food. An old-fashioned Fritto Misto might have bits of veal or other meat, frog's legs, cock's combs, artichoke hearts, chanterelles or other mushrooms, zucchini or other vegetables, pieces of cheese, and, of course, fish. These days, it seems most people-including me-like a fish-based Fritto Misto, with perhaps a few pieces of vegetable thrown in. I have some suggestions here, but please use whatever you like. Because you'll have to fry in batches, and because it's good only when very hot, it's best to serve Fritto Misto as an appetizer and usually only to those guests who are willing to stand around in the kitchen. I don't think Fritto Misto needs more than fresh lemon as a "sauce," but you can use aïoli or even a light tomato sauce if you like.
Yield makes 6 or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put at least 3 inches of oil in a large, deep saucepan; a larger pan with more oil will allow you to cook more at once. Turn the heat to high and keep it there until the temperature reaches 350°F (a pinch of flour will sizzle). Then adjust the heat as necessary to maintain this temperature. While the oil is heating, prepare the vegetables.
- Make the batter: Combine 1 cup of the flour, the baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix lightly with a fork. Mix together the egg and wine, then stir the mixture into the batter until smooth; the mixture should be just about the consistency of pancake batter.
- Dredge each piece of food lightly in the remaining flour, then dip into the batter and add to the oil. Do not crowd the food; you will have to cook in batches. Cooking time will be just as long as it takes for the pieces to become an appealing shade of gold, just 5 minutes or so.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with coarse salt, and serve immediately, with lemon wedges or aïoli.
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood. The fresher the seafood, the better the fritto misto will be.
- Clean the seafood properly. Be sure to remove any sand, grit, or other debris from the seafood before cooking it.
- Dry the seafood thoroughly. This will help the batter to adhere to the seafood and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Use a light batter. A heavy batter will weigh down the seafood and make it greasy.
- Season the batter well. Use salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Fry the seafood in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the seafood from becoming overcooked.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the seafood will not cook evenly.
- Drain the seafood on paper towels. This will help to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the fritto misto immediately. It is best when served hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Fritto misto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It is a great way to use up leftover seafood, and it is also a fun and easy dish to make. With a little practice, you can make fritto misto that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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