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Linguine with Perch Fillet: A Delicate Taste of the Sea
Whip up this fragrant and light linguine with perch fillets, a first course bursting with Mediterranean charm, ready in just 45 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients
▸ For the linguine
- ✓ 320g linguine
- ✓ A good pinch of sea salt
▸ For the sauce
- ✓ 1 perch fillet (about 400g)
- ✓ 2 cloves of garlic
- ✓ A small bunch of fresh parsley
- ✓ 4 anchovies in oil
- ✓ 500g peeled tomatoes
- ✓ 1 cup vegetable stock
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Linguine with perch fillet is a refined starter, offering a beautifully balanced and distinctly Mediterranean flavour. The gentle taste of perch melds perfectly with the sweetness of tomatoes and the rich aroma of anchovies, crafting a sauce that’s light yet utterly tempting. Simple and quick to prepare, this dish is ideal for impressing your guests with a subtle taste of the sea.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Clean the perch fillet and cut it into roughly 1cm cubes. Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
- 2
In a large frying pan, warm a glug of extra virgin olive oil, add the anchovies and chopped herbs, letting them gently melt and brown.
- 3
Add the chopped peeled tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring now and then until the sauce starts to thicken.
- 4
Stir in the perch cubes, turn up the heat and let it infuse with flavour for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat and add a splash of vegetable stock to keep the sauce silky.
- 5
Cover with a lid and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Meanwhile, cook the linguine in plenty of salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain and toss in the pan with the sauce for 1–2 minutes.
- 7
Serve the linguine with perch fillet piping hot, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley.
💡 Tips and Variations
Feel free to swap perch for sea bream or sea bass fillets for a richer flavour. For an extra Mediterranean twist, add some Taggiasca olives or capers.
📦 Storage
- • Store any leftover linguine with perch sauce in the fridge and consume within a day.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a spoonful of stock before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Ansonica, a Sicilian white wine with delicate aromas and a savoury, well-balanced palate, perfect with seafood dishes.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to give this Linguine with Perch Fillet a go at home. It’s an elegant yet simple way to bring a bit of Sicily to your dinner table, impressive enough for guests but easy enough for any weeknight. Enjoy the fresh flavours, and don’t forget to share the joy of this wonderful dish with your friends and family—it’s guaranteed to bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth to the table!
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