Italian cuisine offers a wonderful array of pescatarian dishes that highlight fresh seafood and vibrant flavours.
Here are some top Italian pescatarian dishes:
Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)
- Description: A classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and a touch of chili flakes. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the briny flavour of the clams to shine through.
- Simmer some clams until open (discard any they stay shut) and add to your spaghetti mix.
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood)
- Description: A delightful mix of lightly battered and fried seafood, including calamari, shrimp, small fish, and sometimes vegetables. Served with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Branzino al Forno (Oven-Baked Sea Bass)
- Description: Usually we would use Branzino fish, however here we use Whole sea bass seasoned with fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, stuffed with lemon slices, and baked to perfection.
- It’s a simple yet elegant dish that emphasizes the freshness of the fish.
Risotto al Nero di Seppia (Squid Ink Risotto)
- Description: A dramatic-looking dish with risotto cooked in squid ink, giving it a rich, dark colour and a deep, briny flavour. It’s often garnished with tender pieces of squid or cuttlefish.
Insalata di Mare (Seafood Salad)
- Description: A refreshing and light salad made with a mix of boiled seafood like octopus tentacles, squid, shrimp, and mussels, tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh parsley. Often served cold.