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Feast of the Seven Fishes

Cultural Context

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Italian-American celebration held on Christmas Eve, originating from Southern Italy. It symbolizes the wait for the birth of Jesus and is a way to honor the Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat. Families gather to enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, showcasing regional specialties and personal recipes. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Italian communities, becoming a festive occasion for many during the holiday season.

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8 servings
Servings4
1 lb calamari
1 lb smelt fish
1 lb bakala
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Prepare the seafood by cleaning and deveining shrimp, and cleaning clams and mussels.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes; remove and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, add scallops and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; remove and set aside.

6

Add calamari and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes; remove and set aside.

7

Add clams and mussels to the skillet, pour in white wine, cover, and steam until opened, about 5-7 minutes.

8

Stir in diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper.

9

Return all seafood to the skillet and toss gently to combine.

10

Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.

11

Add cooked pasta to the seafood mixture, tossing to coat; add reserved pasta water if needed.

12

Finish with chopped parsley, lemon juice, and capers; stir to combine.

13

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishshellfishgluten
Local Name: Festa dei Sette Pesci

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