introduction to SEAFOOD RECIPES Sicilian seafood has the characteristics of all Mediterranean seafood: a very pleasant smell of the sea, a taste that can be strong as in the tuna, swordfish, mackerel, aricciole (similar to…
Shrimp scampi ( Gamberi Saltati – Ammaru cu Limiuni ) Shrimp scampi is easily and quickly prepared; 1 ½ lb. of unpeeled shrimp are needed for 4 people and the recommended shrimp size is the…
Fried Shrimps ( Gamberi Fritti – Ammaru Frittu ) Fried shrimp are typically cooked without shell and the best size is the “21/25” count. Serve ½ lb. shrimp per person but if it’s part of…
Stuffed Shrimps ( Gamberi Ripieni – Ammaru Chinu ) Stuffed shrimp is a very elegant and festive dish, impressive in the presentation and flavor, not so hard to fix and very successful with your guests.In…
Shrimp Cocktail ( Gamberi all’Americana – Ammaru Vughiutu ) Shrimp cocktail is one of the most appealing and preferred antipasti. One and a half to two pounds of unpeeled shrimp of the “16/20” count, which…
Sarde a Beccafico catania Style ( Sarde a Beccafico alla Catanese – Sardi a Beccaficu ‘a Catanisi) An everlasting dispute between Catania and Palermo on the originality of the Sarde a beccafico has been going on…
Sarde a Beccafico Palermo Style ( Sarde a Beccafico alla Palermitana – Sardi a Beccaficu ‘a Palermitana ) The largest cities in Sicily are Catania and Palermo. Both cities are impressive, rich with history, art…
Stuffed MUSSELS (Oreganate) ( Mitili Gratinati – Cozze Oreganate ) The blue mussels harvested in the Atlantic coasts are abundant in the waters around Long Island.These mussels, with the characteristic dark blue shell, can grow…
MUSSELS Sautéed with lemon ( Mitili Scoppiati – Cozze cu’ Limiuni ) The mussels steamed in salt water, garlic and parsley are served with lemon wedges. Usually, they are eaten sprinkled with lemon juice and…
MUSSELS IN TOMATO SAUCE ( Mitili al Pomodoro – Cozze ca’ Sarsa ri Pumaroro) At Joe’s on Avenue U in Brooklyn, NY, mussels in a light tomato sauce were served as an entrée, with Sicilian…