Triglie alla Livornese: the recipe for a typical Tuscan fish dish
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
The gray mullets in Livorno I am a according of fish typical of Tuscan cuisine, in particular of the port city of Livorno, to be enjoyed facing the sea with a glass of bubbles, brought to the table for a lunch in the family or cena friendly with friends.
A simple and very tasty recipe, easy and quick to prepare, based on fresh red mullet, scaled and gutted, cooked whole in a tomato sauce spicy and serve with a handful of chopped parsley. The result will be a slipper-proof final course, to be accompanied, as tradition dictates, by slices of “fool’s bread” and topped off as desired with a portion of boiled potatoes or a side dish of vegetables.
The protagonist of this preparation is the mullet: a small fish, rich in omega -3 and mineral salts, which is characterized by its lean and particularly digestible meat, and by its good nutritional content. The best known varieties are those of mud and you rock: we suggest that you prefer the latter, which are larger and more valuable, and buy them freshly caught, with a good smell, a bright red color and bright eyes.
Find out how to prepare mullet a la Livorno following the step-by-step procedure and advice. If you liked this recipe, try the fried, baked and grilled mullet.
How to prepare mullet a la Livorno
Step 1
Step 1
Rinse the red mullet under cold running water, cut the belly with a knife 1take out the casings and carefully remove the scales.
Rinse the red mullet under cold running water, cut the belly with a knife 1take out the casings and carefully remove the scales.
2nd step
2nd step
Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan 2.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Mix the minced garlic and a little minced chilli 3according to your tastes, and let brown over low heat.
Mix the minced garlic and a little minced chilli 3according to your tastes, and let brown over low heat.
Step 4
Step 4
Then add the peeled tomatoes 4.
Then add the peeled tomatoes 4.
Step 5
Step 5
Pour 1 glass of water 5.
Pour 1 glass of water 5.
Step 6
Step 6
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. 6.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. 6.
Step 7
Step 7
Season with salt and pepper seven.
Season with salt and pepper seven.
Step 8
Step 8
Arrange the red mullets in the pan 8.
Arrange the red mullets in the pan 8.
Step 9
Step 9
Let it cook for about 10 minutes 9.
Let it cook for about 10 minutes 9.
Step 10
Step 10
Once the cooking time has elapsed, arrange the red mullet in a serving dish, flavor with the chopped parsley tenbring to the table and serve.
Once the cooking time has elapsed, arrange the red mullet in a serving dish, flavor with the chopped parsley tenbring to the table and serve.
storage
The Livorno-style red mullets can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for One day massive.
