ITALIAN FOOD YAMEE..

Panzerotti

Balls Basic Pizza Dough Defrosted

1 1/4 Cups Diced Tomatoes, or Prepared Tomato Sauce

10 oz. Mozzarella Cheese, Thinly Sliced

Salt And Pepper

2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped

Oil For Frying


If using fresh tomatoes, place in a small pot and cook until they produce a thick sauce, about 10 minutes. Take the prepared dough after the first rising, and shape it into a long loaf, and divide it into 12 parts. Roll each of these parts on a lightly floured surface into a 3-4 inch diameter circle. Place a spoonful of tomato mixture on each circle, sprinkle with fresh basil, salt and pepper and cover with a slice of mozzarella. Lightly moisten the edges with water and pinch to seal. Fry in batches until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels and serve hot.
 
Seafood Soup Trieste Style


1 Pound Meatly White Fish Cut Into 1 Inch Chunks (Sea Bass Or Grouper Are Good Choices

1 Pound Baby Calamari, Cleaned And Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces

1/2 Pound Medium Shrimp, Cleaned And Deveined

12 Mussels, Scrubbed And Debeared

12 Clams

1 (14 oz) Can Chopped Tomatoes

1 Onion, Finely Chopped

2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped

2 Stalks Celery. Finely Chopped

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1 Cup Dry White Wine

2 Cups Clam Juice Or Fish Stock

Salt & Pepper

Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes

1/2 Cup, Chopped Fresh Parsley


To Serve: Lots Of Crusty Garlic Bread


In a large stockpot, heat the oil and add the onion and celery. Cook until the onion is translucent, and then add the garlic. Cook for another minute, and then add the white wine, stock, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to medium low. Taste and season with the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes as desired. Add the white fish, and clams, and cook for 1 minute. Add the white fish, mussels and shrimp, and cook another minute, or until the shellfish have opened. Just before serving, stir in the fresh parsley.

Divide the seafood mixture equally in bowls with the broth. Serve garlic bread on the side to sop up the tasty juices.
 
Seafood Skewers

Use only the freshest seafood you can find, and cut into the same sized shapes for even cooking. I made this recipe for two, simply double or triple to serve for 4 or 6.


3 Tbs. Olive Oil

3/4 Cups of Seasoned Bread Crumbs

8 Large Shrimp, Cleaned and Deveined

8 Large Scallops

1 (8 oz) Fish Fillet-Choose a meaty fillet such as Tuna or Swordfish, At Least 1 1/2 inch Thick, Cut into 2 inch Chunks

Salt and Pepper

1/2 Cup Lemon Juice

1/2 Cup Chicken Broth

1/4 Cup White Wine

1/2 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley

3 Tablespoons Softened Butter

1 1/2 Tablespoons Flour


Place alternating on each skewer, 2 shrimps, 2 scallops and two pieces of fish. Brush with the oil and carefully roll in the bread crumbs. In a saucepan, heat the lemon juice, chicken broth and wine. Mix the flour into the softened butter, and whisk into the lemon mixture a little at a time until the desired consistency is reach. Keep over low heat while you grill the seafood. Just before serving, stir in the parsley.

Grill the skewers over high heat, 3 minutes on each side or until done. Place on a platter, and drizzle the sauce over top. Serve hot.
 
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