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Mixed Fish Fry - {Fritto Misto Di Pesce}

Fritto misto di pesce, a dish composed of several types of fish, clams, shrimp, squid, and smelts, was always the last dish to be served on Christmas Eve. Any firm fish, however, is well suited to this cooking method. To make a successful fritto misto remember the cardinal rules: Maintain the cooking oil at a constant temperature to ensure even browning, and fry pieces of fish or shellfish of the same size together to ensure even cooking.

Cuisine: Italian
Type: Fish
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Vegetable oil - for deep-frying
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozUnbleached all-purpose flour - more or less
  Fine sea salt - to taste
3 lbs 1362g / 48ozAssorted firm fish fillets and shellfish - fish cut into
  Uniform pieces
  Lemon wedges - for serving

Recipe Instructions

In a deep-fryer or large heavy pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees.

Mix the flour and salt on a plate. Dredge the fish and shellfish in the flour, shaking off the excess. Fry in batches until golden brown, and remove to brown paper to drain.

Place the fish and shellfish on a platter, sprinkle with salt, and squeeze the lemon wedges over. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Source:
Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com

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