Spaghetti with red mullet, almonds, and fennel
Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this refined first course! Spaghetti with red mullet, almonds, and wild fennel is an explosion of taste that will win everyone over. Discover our **spaghetti with red mullet recipe**, an easy and quick **pescatarian pasta** alternative, perfect even for those following a lactose-free diet. Be inspired and bring an unforgettable dish based on **spaghetti with fennel** to the table, ready in just 80 minutes!
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the spaghetti with red mullet, almonds, and fennel, start by cleaning the fish. First, scale the red mullet with the appropriate tool 1 or using the back of a knife. Cut off the side fins 2 and the dorsal fin 3.
- 2
Using scissors, cut the belly of the fish up to the head and rinse under running water to remove the internal organs. Make a diagonal cut, just after the gills, starting from the back and joining the cut made previously on the belly. Cut the tail and the dorsal part of the fish following the spine 4 and obtain the fillets 5. Proceed in the same way for all the red mullets. Place the heads and bones on a baking sheet, covered with parchment paper, and dry in the oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes 6.
- 3
Together with the red mullet scraps, put the almonds in the oven 7, take them out as soon as they become golden. Meanwhile, cut the red mullet fillets in half 8 and then into 1 cm cubes 9. Set aside.
- 4
Put the red mullet scraps in a pot, cover with cold water 10 and cook for 20 minutes or until the volume has reduced by ¾. Filter and set aside the broth 11. Cut the toasted almonds into thin slivers 12.
- 5
Pour a drizzle of oil into a pan, add the garlic 13 and sauté for a few minutes. Add the red mullet fillets 14 and sauté over high heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove the garlic 15.
- 6
Deglaze with white wine 16, season with salt 17 and pepper 18.
- 7
Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water 19, when 2 minutes are left to the end of cooking, transfer them to the pan 20, wet with the broth and cook 21.
- 8
Stir the spaghetti, adding chopped wild fennel 22 and a drizzle of oil 23. Plate the spaghetti 24.
- 9
Add the red mullet sauce, the toasted almonds 25, the chopped fennel and complete with grated lemon zest 26. The spaghetti with red mullet, almonds, and fennel are ready to be served 27.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|
You Will Also Love
Delight your palate with **Fusilli with sun-dried tomato and friggitelli pesto**, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for a Mediterranean-style meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this pescatarian delight combines the richness of sun-dried tomatoes with the unique taste of friggitelli peppers. A high-protein first course, ideal for a quick yet satisfying dinner. Discover our easy **recipe** and bring a touch of Italian sunshine to your table!
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Italy with our Paccheri with fried eggplant cream, a vegetarian delight that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. This **Vegetarian pasta recipe** is not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly quick to prepare, ready in just 35 minutes! Discover the simplicity of creating this **Easy paccheri recipe** at home and savor the rich, creamy sauce that makes this dish unforgettable.
Gnocchetti al nero di seppia with cuttlefish ragu is a special first course that delights both the eyes and the palate. Perfect for a seafood dinner or to impress your guests with an authentic Italian dish, these homemade gnocchetti are an unforgettable culinary experience. Discover our easy recipe to prepare a delicious dish of gnocchetti al nero di seppia with a rich cuttlefish ragu in just 70 minutes, also ideal for those following a pescatarian diet or who are intolerant to lactose, soy, nuts, and sesame!
Looking for a vibrant and healthy meal? This **black rice salad** with succulent **shrimp** and colorful **vegetable salad** is a **gourmet salad** that’s surprisingly easy to make! Ready in just 50 minutes, this **rice salad recipe** is a fresh and satisfying way to enjoy a **dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, sesame-free, pescatarian, mediterranean-diet** delight. Get the complete **shrimp salad** recipe and bring a burst of flavor to your table!