TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SECOND COURSES
This mini-course is part of “The Basics of Italian Cuisine” and focuses on techniques used to cook Italian second courses based on fish. Whenever you are craving fish, you will find here an uncomplicated and fast recipe to cook. You will learn useful and straightforward methods making it easy to cook your favorite seafood dish.
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LIST OF THE VIDEO RECIPES INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
This method is quick and easy way to pan-fry fish. The success of this dish depends on a butter sauce with sage which enhances the sweet flavor of the fish. In its simplicity, this recipe is extremely tasty. I prepare this recipe using skate wings, but it’s suitable for any kind of fish fillets or whole small fish.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
This recipe is for those who love simplicity. The video describes a basic technique to cook fish fillets in a pan, a method typical of the Adriatic coast. I will cook sea bream fillets simply with olive oil, wine and lemon. You can use this technique for any kind of fish fillet. This simple cooking method enhances the natural sea flavor of the fish.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
One of the most typical Mediterranean recipes is fish and tomato sauce. This can be your dreamiest recipe when you don’t have much time: easy, fast and very flavor balanced. Choose your favourite fish at the market and use the same technique.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
Here you will learn how to cook fish in “crazy water”, a typical recipe from Southern Italy. According to this cooking method, the fish is cooked in a broth made with ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, olive oil, white wine and onions. The fish is then served with bread which is soaked in the broth.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
This video will teach you how to cook fish in sweet and sour sauce, a homemade sauce made of sweet oranges and limes. The result is a fish served in a very colourful sauce with fruity aromas. If you are in a mood for an unusual recipe, go for this one.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
Cook the fish by enriching it with a sweet sauce made from fruits and honey. Easy recipe, few ingredients and a lot of flavour. The perfect recipe for summer and for those who are curious eaters and like new combinations of ingredients.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
Boil fish and use it for a seafood salad, Italian style. I chose octopus which is the best choice for this cooking method. Fresh cod is another option. Best way to appreciate an octopus salad? Try it with potatoes and celery. This recipe is easy, fast and it’s the summertime dinner saver.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
“Stufato” is a very versatile Italian cooking method for fish. In this video lesson, we will cook “tonno stufato”, which means that we will cook the tuna in tomato sauce. I chose fresh red tuna and to make the dish even more delicious, I will add some bell peppers. This recipe is a fish lover’s dream.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
It’s time to learn how to bake fish. Starting with a swordfish steak, we will prepare a marinade and a breadcrumb coating. This easy method requires no special skill and can be used for almost any kind of fish. The swordfish steaks bake to perfection with potatoes. The perfect recipe for seafood lovers who don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
Coat fish in a batter done with eggs, flour and mixed with zucchini and fried until golden brown. The final result is a crispy fish cake Italian style which can be considered a yummy appetizer or a full-flavoured second fish course. This is a special treat but without all of the effort.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
This is a cooking method you will love. In this video, I will teach you how to stuff fish fillets. We will prepare baked sea bass fish rolls with eggplant. It requires a bit of time and planning, but it is worth every bit of effort.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
This old-school, easy and fast cooking method always guarantees a first-class result. It’s almost impossible to fail. You only need some salt and any kind of fresh or dry herbs. The result is an incredibly moist and well-seasoned fish with a gorgeous presentation.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE
Fish baked “en papillote” is an easy, healthy, and flavorful way to cook fish. Thanks to the protein and vegetables in each portion, this recipe is a wonderful all-in-one meal. Make your meal more filling by serving your fish over a bed of rice, salad or with crusty bread. This healthy method for baking fish in parchment results in tender fish every time. It requires minimal baking skills. The cleanup is also a snap.
FISH-BASED SECOND COURSE