Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pasta with Amberjack and Red Mullet: A True Taste of the Sea
Discover this simple yet elegant Sicilian pasta dish that beautifully highlights the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean coast.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500g spaghetti or other long pasta
- ✓ 300g red mullet fillets
- ✓ 300g amberjack, cut into chunks
- ✓ 1 clove garlic
- ✓ 300g fresh tomatoes
- ✓ Half a glass of dry white wine
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Fresh parsley
- ✓ Trapani sea salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you want to bring the essence of the Sicilian sea to your table, this pasta with amberjack and red mullet is just the ticket. Light yet bursting with authentic flavours, it’s perfect for a summer lunch by the seaside or a sunny terrace, where the freshness of the fish meets the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the bright scent of parsley.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Clean the red mullet and amberjack, removing scales and bones, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Blanch the tomatoes briefly, peel them, and slice into strips.
- 3
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan, then gently fry the crushed garlic clove.
- 4
Add the tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften, then remove the garlic.
- 5
Add the pieces of red mullet and amberjack and lightly sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the white wine and allow it to bubble away over a fairly high heat.
- 7
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until just al dente, then drain.
- 8
Transfer the pasta to the pan with the sauce, add a drizzle of olive oil and a ladle of pasta water.
- 9
Toss everything together for a few minutes until the sauce clings beautifully to the pasta.
- 10
Serve immediately with a scattering of chopped parsley and a final splash of olive oil.
💡 Tips and Variations
Feel free to swap the amberjack for fresh tuna or swordfish for another delicious variation. For a little extra kick, add a pinch of chilli flakes to bring heat and aroma.
📦 Storage
- • Store any leftovers in the fridge and consume within 24 hours.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a little olive oil to refresh the flavours.
- • Avoid freezing, as the fish will lose its lovely texture.
- • You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- • Always serve the pasta piping hot, freshly tossed in the sauce.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a chilled glass of Sicilian Grillo DOC, whose fruity aromas beautifully complement seafood dishes.
This pasta with amberjack and red mullet is a little slice of Sicilian sunshine that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones. Whip it up for a relaxed summer meal, and watch how the bright, fresh flavours bring a taste of the Mediterranean straight to your dining table. Do give it a go—and don’t forget to pass on the joy by sharing it with family and friends!
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