🇮🇹 American Kids Try Fritto Misto di Pesce | Food 198 of 1000

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

mixed seafood

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Shrimp is a leaner option while frozen fish can be more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, and vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

breading crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

Introduce the dish Fritto Misto di Pesce and the seafood involved.

Identify the seafood: squid, shrimp, scallops, rockfish, and chopped clams.

Cut the rockfish into strips for frying.

Prepare the breading by mixing 2 cups of semolina flour with 1 cup of all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.

Start coating the scallops with the flour mixture, ensuring a light coating.

Deep fry the coated scallops for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

Deep fry the rockfish strips for about 2 minutes until crispy.

Fry the calamari next, ensuring they are cooked properly.

Fry the shrimp as the last seafood item.

Serve the fried seafood with lemon wedges and optional tartar sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens