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Nutritional Values
650kcal
40gProtein
32gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🐟 Fish
🦐 Shellfish
Venetian-style Fried Fish
How to order / say it
Say it
Fritto Misto alla Veneziana — [FREE-toh MEES-toh ah-lah veh-neh-tsyah-nah]
Order
I'd like the Fritto Misto, please.
Locally
Vorrei il fritto misto, per favore.
Say locally
A medley of mixed fried seafood including fish, shrimp, and calamari.
Why try it?
This dish is a celebration of Venice's proximity to the sea, highlighting the freshness and variety of local seafood prepared with simplicity and expertise.
How it tastes
Crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside, Fritto Misto offers a delightful contrast of textures and the pure, natural flavors of the sea.
Origin & History — first documented: 1550
Fritto Misto's roots go back to the bustling markets of Venice in the 16th century where vendors would fry up the day's catch to attract traders and townspeople alike.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 500 g mixed seafood
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🍋 2 pieces lemon wedges
- 🫒 200 ml olive oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 5 g black pepper
Method
- 1 Clean and prepare the seafood, ensuring all pieces are of similar size.
- 2 Coat the seafood in flour and season with salt and pepper.
- 3 Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the seafood until golden and crispy.
- 4 Drain on paper towels, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve hot.
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