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Fish

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If you have a party of 8, here is a suggestion based on fish for their menu using fresh and interesting ingredients, giving a twist of the unusual to the recipes. These recipes are ideal for vegetarians that like to eat fish. A colourful starter and main course that will tempt anyone.

Starter – Conchiglioni stuffed with Tuna and Wild Fennel

Ingredients for 8 portions:

– 24 Large Shells cooked
– 4 Fresh Tuna steaks
– 10 Tbs Wild Fennel Condiment
– 20 Tbs Pomodorina Tomato Sauce
– Extra Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling

Poach the Tuna steaks, flake and mix with the wild fennel condiment. Use this to fill the precooked shells of pasta.

Place the pomodorina on the base of a plate, top with the stuffed shells and bake in an oven for about 5 minutes till heated through.

Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil all round and serve at once.

 

Main Course – Salmon with Olives, Tomato & Pesto Vinaigrette

Ingredients for 8 portions:

– 8 Salmon Fillets (approx. 180g each)
– 180g Black Olive Paste
– 100g Fresh Breadcrumbs
– 15 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– 3 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar (gold cap)
– 6 Tbs Pesto alla Genovese
– 4 Tomatoes finely diced

Cut the salmon fillets horizontally. Mix the black olive paste with the breadcrumbs and spread in between the fillets, making a sandwich. Wrap it loosely in foil and bake for 10-15 minutes in a medium preheated oven.

In the meantime, whisk the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and pesto to make a dressing, then add the diced tomatoes.

Serve the salmon with the dressing drizzled around it.
Accompany with:
Baby Potatoes (charlottes)

– 2 kg Baby Potatoes (charlottes)
– 1 Tin Baby Artichoke Hearts In Oil and Herbs

Pomodorina

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Pomodorina is an exceptional concasse of tomatoes, herbs and oil with flavour and body that very little can beat.
Made with fresh tomatoes picked from the crème de la crème of crops during the peak of the season, pomodorina can be used as a base to make sauces, canapé’s, soups, whatever the immagination creates. Small diced tomatoes make it an authentic home made concasse that tastes and looks homemade. Once you have tried it you will never turn back again !

Penne al Finocchio e Pomodoro
Penne in a Fennel & tomato sauce

Ingredients for 6 portions:

– 500g Ferrari Penne
– 2 Fennel Bulbs
– 500g Pomodorina
– 20ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– Salt & Pepper
– 60g Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Drop the Penne in salted boilingwater until cooked al dente.
In the meantime thinly slice the fennel and pan fry in the extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes. Add the pomodorina, salt and pepper.
Toss the pasta in the sauce, add the parmesan and serve at once.

Coda di Rospo al Sole
Monkfish in a pink sauce

Ingredients for 6 portions:

– 6 Monkfish Steaks
– 600g Pomodorina
– 200g Mascarpone
– 80g Sundried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
– 2 Cloves Garlic Crushed
– 10g Freshly Chopped Parsley
– 30ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– Salt & Pepper
– Seasoned Flour for Coating
Pan fry the garlic and parsley in the olive oil for a few minutes until golden. Place the monkfish in the seasoned flour to coat then add to the hot oil.
In another plan slowly heat the pomodorina and mascarpone until well amalgamated. Chop the
sundried tomatoes and add to the sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
Once the monkfish is golden add the sauce until the fish is cooked to perfection and still moist. A splash of white wine can enhance the dish but an option. Serve at once.