Main Dishes

Striped Bass Ravioli with Seafood Sauce

Ingredients Branzino Ravioli 3 slices white bread, torn into pieces 12 oz skinless branzino or striped bass fillets, pinbones removed and cut into small dice 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 tablespoon chopped marjoram Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as […]

Main Dishes

Strozzapreti with Fish Stew

Strozzapreti is a hand-rolled pasta that is like a longer cavatelli, so look for that as a substitute, if needed. Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients Fish Stew 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 medium sweet white onion, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine One 6-oz […]

Grilling

Stuffed Grilled Swordfish

Makes 4 to 6 servings Salmoriglio sauce is a pungent but simple combination of olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Pass it at the table so that everyone can dress their fish to suit themselves. Ingredients Salmoriglio 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks, Main Dishes

Swordfish Carpaccio

Serves 6 to 8 Fish carpaccio is very common in regions where fresh fish is available. It is often cured with an acid, usually lemon juice, and marinated with extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb swordfish Sea salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 2 […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks

Tartaro di Tonno (Tuna Tartare)

Makes 4 to 6 servings Tuna is a very popular fish in the south of Italy. We prepare this recipe with a few simple ingredients also typical in that area, including capers, lemon, and red onion. Since the tuna remains partially raw, it must be as fresh as possible. Ingredients […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks, Main Dishes

Temaki (Hand Rolls)

Makes 8 servings Without using a bamboo mat, you can produce almost the same sort of sushi by hand rolling. But because hand-rolled sushi is not as firmly or evenly packed as the kind rolled in a mat, the hand-rolled type is eaten as is, without being cut into bite-sized […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Using Salt Cod

Salt cod is a staple ingredient in cuisines around the globe, including Latin American, Italian, and Spanish cuisine. Some of the most beautiful stalls in La Boqueria, Barcelona’s bustling central market, are devoted to salt cod. You might think of salt cod as a dry, salty preserved fish product that […]