Seven Fishes for an Italian Christmas Eve
This festive Italian tradition brings together seven seafood dishes in one unforgettable Christmas Eve meal. Perfect for pescatarians and lovers of Italian coastal cuisine, it's a flavorful celebration of the sea and family.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Large Serving Platter
Ingredients
Seafood and Essentials
- 1 lb cod cut into fillets
- 1 lb calamari cleaned and sliced
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lb clams scrubbed
- 1 lb mussels scrubbed and debearded
- 1 lb scallops
- 1 lb salmon cut into portions
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- fresh herbs parsley, basil, thyme
- lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry all seafood using paper towels.
- Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until fragrant to build your sauce base.
- Add clams and mussels with white wine, cover and steam until shells open.
- Sear scallops and shrimp in a hot skillet until golden on both sides.
- Fry calamari and bake cod until crisp on the edges and cooked through.
- Combine all seafood on a large platter, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle fresh herbs and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood you can find for optimal flavor.
- Keep each type of seafood separate during cooking to prevent overcooking.
- Serve with crusty bread and pasta aglio e olio for a complete Italian feast.