Thursday, March 30, 2006

Bite with Belkys: Snapper Acqua Pazza from Oggi Italian Restaurant

Reported by:

Belkys Nerey

Producer:

Ivonne Amor

Contact:

iamor@wsvn.com

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If you're bored of baked, fried, or grilled fish, maybe it's time to add some spice to your seafood. Tonight, we found one South Florida chef with a delicious dish you'll definitely want to add to your recipe box. Time to Grab A Bite With Belkys.

The Dish: Snapper Acqua Pazza

The Chef: Riccardo Tognozzi

The Restaurant: Oggi Italian Restaurant in North Bay Village

Ingredients:

  • 1 snapper filet (1 lb.)
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup fish stock
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2-3 fresh basil leaves

Method of Preparation:

  1. Season the snapper with salt and pepper.
  2. Dice the veggies and set them to the side.
  3. Lightly flour the fish.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a hot pan and put the fish in.
  5. Sear the fish for a few minutes on both sides, then pour any excess oil out.
  6. Add white wine and fish stock.
  7. Add lemon juice, capers, and vegetables and saute for a few minutes.
  8. Place the entire fish dish in a 450 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until fish is done.
  9. To plate the dish, put the fish on the plate, pour a little of the liquid on top and serve with polenta or your favorite pasta.
  10. Garnish with basil leaf.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Oggi Caffe
1666 79th Street Causeway, Suite 102
North Bay Village, FL 33141
305-866-1238
http://www.oggicaffe.com

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