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A plate of marinated fish and seafood

Un piatto di pesce e frutti di mare marinati

A plate of marinated fish and seafood.
Marinated raw fish is a culinary experience that will delight even the most demanding palates. This dish, which combines the freshness of the sea with the art of marinating, is a true journey of taste.
To obtain an excellent plate of marinated raw fish, the choice of fish is essential. In this case, we used salmon, swordfish, prawns and scampi. These ingredients are known for their tender and tasty flesh, and must be very fresh, preferably caught that day, to ensure maximum quality and food safety (in this case, unfortunately, there was nothing fresh).
The marinade is the key element that gives raw fish its unique flavor. A classic marinade can include ingredients such as lemon or lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and a touch of aromatic herbs such as parsley, coriander or dill. For an exotic touch, you can add fresh grated ginger, soy sauce and a pinch of chili pepper.
The fish must be carefully cleaned and cut into thin slices or cubes, depending on your preference.
Place the fish in a bowl and cover it with the prepared marinade. Leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, so that the flavors blend perfectly.
Arrange the marinated fish on a serving plate, garnishing with citrus slices, fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Each bite of marinated raw fish is an explosion of flavors. The freshness of the salmon, swordfish, shrimp and scampi blends harmoniously with the acidity of the citrus and the delicacy of the aromatic herbs, creating a perfect balance. This dish is ideal as a refined appetizer or as a main course in a fish-based dinner.
Marinated raw fish is a dish that celebrates the simplicity and quality of the ingredients. Perfect for those who love authentic flavors and want to bring a touch of elegance and freshness to the table. Try preparing it by following these simple steps and let yourself be won over by its goodness.

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A plate of marinated fish and seafood – Un plat de poissons et fruits de mer marinés – Un plato de pescado y marisco marinados. – Um prato de peixe marinado e marisco – Ein Gericht aus mariniertem Fisch und Meeresfrüchten – Một món cá và hải sản ướp

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Grilled Octopus with Fried Rice, the Recipe

Il polpo alla griglia con riso fritto, la ricetta

Grilled octopus with fried rice, the recipe.
I have tasted grilled octopus several times (in Spain, Greece and Italy) and I like it very much. Using all the experience and some advice online I found the perfect recipe for my tastes that I describe here. The dish is accompanied by fried rice prepared by my wife who I will ask to write the preparation.

Ingredients

– a nice octopus (fresh or frozen);
– half an onion;

For the marinade:
– oil;
– lemon;
– garlic;
– chili pepper;
– white wine;
– soy sauce;
– salt;
– pepper;
– sweet paprika.

Preparation

First you need to boil the octopus: in a nice pot full of water add half an onion (and some other flavors if you like) and boil for about half an hour for every half a kilogram of weight.
Once the octopus is cooked (you can test its softness with a fork and possibly let it cook a little longer) remove it from the water and let it cool.
When it is lukewarm we cut it into smaller pieces for the marinade, leaving the tentacles whole.
Now, in a container (I recently bought some plastic bags with an airtight seal, very useful for marinades), add the ingredients for the marinade (all of them) and the chicken.
I leave them to infuse for a couple of hours outside the fridge to let the flavors absorb well.

Now all you need is a nice grill (or if you're lucky, a barbecue), bring it to temperature and place the octopus on it for a few minutes just to make it crispy and little more.

We plate with fried rice (or any other side dish you like) and we are ready to enjoy a dish with excellent flavor!

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It is considered one of the most intelligent invertebrates; for example, it has been demonstrated that the common octopus has the ability to learn if subjected to association learning tests and by observing others of its species, an ability that had only been demonstrated in some mammals. This last evidence is quite surprising, since, being the octopus a strongly solitary animal, such behavior, typical of animals with social relationships, would seem inexplicable.
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Grilled octopus with fried rice, the recipe – Poulpe grillé au riz sauté, la recette – Pulpo a la plancha con arroz frito, la receta – Polvo Grelhado com Arroz Frito, a receita – Gegrillter Oktopus mit gebratenem Reis, das Rezept – Công thức bạch tuộc nướng với cơm chiên
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Swordfish carpaccio with saffron, the recipe

carpaccio di pesce spada aromatizzato allo zafferano

Saffron-flavored swordfish carpaccio, the recipe.
One of my favorite dishes is marinated swordfish capriccio and when I can I gorge myself on it.
Here I write the recipe on how to prepare it.

Ingredients

– 300 g fresh swordfish fillet;
– Saffron threads (about 0.5 g);
– Juice of 1 lemon;
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil;
– Salt to taste;
– Freshly ground black pepper to taste;
– Fresh basil leaves to garnish (optional);
– Parmigiano Reggiano flakes to garnish (optional).

Preparation

First, make the saffron marinade. In a small bowl, pour a small amount of boiling water over the saffron threads and let them infuse for about 10-15 minutes. This will allow the saffron flavor to infuse into the water.
In the meantime, cut the swordfish fillet into very thin slices, preferably with a sharp knife. Arrange the slices evenly on a serving plate, covering the entire surface.
Once the saffron has finished infusing, drain the water (you can also lightly press the threads to extract every drop of flavor). Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the infused saffron and mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
Pour the marinade over the swordfish arranged on the plate. Make sure each slice of fish is evenly covered with the marinade.
Add a light sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper to the surface of the carpaccio.
Cover the dish with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the fish to absorb the flavours of the marinade.
Before serving, garnish the carpaccio with a few fresh basil leaves and, if desired, add a few flakes of parmesan cheese for an extra hint of flavour.
Serve the fresh and aromatic swordfish carpaccio as a starter or a light main course. Accompany with slices of crusty bread or croutons, if you prefer.
Enjoy!

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carpaccio di pesce spada aromatizzato allo zafferano

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Swordfish carpaccio flavored with saffron, the recipe – Carpaccio d’espadon parfumé au safran, la recette – Carpaccio de pez espada al azafrán, la receta – Carpaccio de espadarte aromatizado com açafrão, a receita – Schwertfisch-Carpaccio mit Safrangeschmack, das Rezept – Công thức cá chép cá kiếm có hương vị nghệ tây – 藏红花调味剑鱼生牛肉片的食谱 – カジキのカルパッチョ サフラン風味 レシピ

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Salmone marinato a bordo della nave

Salmone marinato a bordo della nave

Salmone marinato a bordo della nave.
A bordo delle navi da crociera il cibo non manca mai. La qualità e l’estetica dei piatti, specialmente nell’ultimo decennio, è cambiata molto cercando di far capire che non conta solamente la quantità.
Lo scorso anno, per la crociera di Natale e Capodanno mia moglie era a bordo con me (sulla ex Costa Firenze) e siamo andati spesso al ristorante per la cena.
Questo era uno dei piatti del menù di Natale (se non ricordo male il giorno): Salmone marinato nella barbabietola con vodka e lime.
Ed era veramente buonissimo!

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La marinatura è una tecnica di cucina tradizionale per la preparazione delle carni, dei pesci e delle verdure alla cottura o, anche, un’alternativa alla cottura stessa. Essa consiste nell’immersione di cibo cotto o crudo (in questo caso tagliato a fette sottili), per un tempo variabile, in un liquido tipicamente composto da tre tipi di ingredienti: acidi, come ad esempio aceto, succo di limone, vino, birra; oli; aromi (spezie ed erbe). La marinatura nasce con lo scopo di estendere la conservazione degli alimenti, prima ancora che di insaporirli.
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A marinated salmon for dinner on board the ship – Un saumon mariné pour le dîner à bord du navire – Un salmón marinado para cenar a bordo del barco – Um salmão marinado para jantar a bordo do navio – Ein marinierter Lachs zum Abendessen an Bord des Schiffes – Cá hồi ướp cho bữa tối trên tàu
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Anchovies marinated in lemon: the recipe

Acciughe al limone

Anchovies marinated in lemon: the recipe.
One of the typical dishes of Liguria are anchovies with lemon.

I collected many lemons that the plant in my garden, as usual, abundantly gave me and I saw in my trusted fishmonger some beautiful local anchovies, not very big, but already of an acceptable size and so I prepared the first lemon anchovies of the season.

I want to describe the preparation that I learned many years ago from an almost illiterate lady. A great woman who was a dishwasher to support the whole family and who had a great talent for cooking.

First of all, choose the anchovies which must be very fresh and of a fairly large size.

Then, calmly, after having removed the head from the fish and, with it, the innards or most of them, put the anchovies in a container with a draft of running water and leave them under this draft for at least twelve hours.
Once this operation has been done, you will see that the anchovies will have become white, firm and will have opened slightly to allow you to remove the bones without breaking the meat, leaving the tail attached to the fish.
At this point, to follow current food safety rules, place the fish neatly in a container that you will leave in the freezer for at least 48 hours to permanently eliminate any parasites that they may contain.
Once the required time has passed, I recommend bringing the fish back to a temperature that allows it to be handled by leaving it in the normal refrigerator to avoid thermal shock damaging the delicacy of the meat and then proceed with the preparation. This is also a very delicate operation that must be done with care and precision.

First of all, squeeze a good quantity of lemons and keep a container of fine salt handy and a low container wide enough to contain the anchovies placed in several overlapping layers. Lightly sprinkle the bottom of the container with fine salt and place a layer of anchovies on top. Once this is done, sprinkle with a little more salt and then cover with lemon juice. At this point make another layer of anchovies that you will place, always with great care, one on top of the other, salting again lightly and covering again with lemon... and continue this operation until you have used up all the fish and make sure that the lemon juice covers it completely. Then put the covered container in the refrigerator and leave it there for 24 hours. After 24 hours, take the container and, always very carefully so as not to move the fish, drain the lemon completely and replace it with olive oil.
Sprinkle a little fine oregano on top.
The anchovies are ready.

N.B. I know, this preparation is long and cumbersome and can be shortened a lot; you can use vinegar instead of lemon or do other manipulations but the recipe that I proposed to you is certainly the best that I have ever seen even if it is the longest, most difficult and expensive…

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Acciughe al limone

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