Mixed Fish Fry / Fritto Misto di Pesce
SERVES 6 TO 8
Fritto misto di pesce, a dish composed of several types of fish, clams, shrimp, squid, and smelts, was always the last dish to be served on Christmas Eve. Any firm fish, however, is well suited to this cooking method. To make a successful fritto misto remember the cardinal rules: Maintain the cooking oil at a constant temperature to ensure even browning, and fry pieces of fish or shellfish of the same size together to ensure even cooking.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- About 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached, All-Purpose Flour
- Fine sea salt to taste
- 3 pounds assorted firm fish fillets and shellfish, fish cut into uniform pieces
- Lemon wedges
- INGREDIENTS
Directions
- In a deep-fryer or large heavy pot, heat the oil to 375ºF.
- Mix the flour and salt on a plate. Dredge the fish and shellfish in the flour, shaking off the excess. Fry in batches until golden brown, and remove to brown paper to drain.
- Place the fish and shellfish on a platter, sprinkle with salt, and squeeze the lemon wedges over. Serve immediately.
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Comments
donna
do you ever have any squid recipes?
Dan Pagano
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Mile Grazie
Dan Pagano