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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Fritto Misto

10 MINPrep Time
10 MINCook Time
6Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Fritto misto, which literally translates to "mixed fried," is a dish of fried seafood that is a common aperitivo hour snack in Capri. It was a favorite of my grandfather Dino - and he always had a spritz alongside it!
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Fritto Misto

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

    For The Sauce:

  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pistachio nuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic (smashed and peeled)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • For The Seafood:

  • Grapeseed or vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup fine polenta
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 pound calamari (bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. This recipe originated on Giada In Italy: Episode: Flavors of Capri.

For the sauce:

  1. Combine the basil, pistachios, olive oil, lemon zest and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until roughly pureed. Remove the contents to a small bowl and stir in the mayonnaise and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season with the salt.

For the seafood:

  1. Fill a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
  2. Whisk together the rice flour, cornstarch, polenta, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp and calamari in the flour mixture and add to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan and drop the temperature. Fry until light golden brown and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spider to remove the seafood to a paper towel-lined tray and season with a pinch of salt. Continue with the remaining shrimp and calamari. Serve hot alongside the pesto dipping sauce and lots of lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
36 grams
Protein
32 grams
Fat
26 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholestrol
307 milligrams
Sodium
534 milligrams
Fiber
2 grams
Sugar
1 grams
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