Orata all'acqua Pazza (Poached Sea Bream)
- 1 Sea Bream
- 20 Manila clams
- 1 pack Snap peas (strings removed)
- 6 Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Basil (dried)
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp Thyme (dried)
- 100 ml White wine
- 50 ml Water
- 1 dash Salt
- Remove the scales, guts and gills from the fish (ask your fishmonger to do this for you).
- Make 2 diagonal and parallel slits on each side of the fish.
- In a deep pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the garlic.
- Heat the oil gradually over a low heat.
- When fragrant, add the fish, presentation-side down.
- When golden brown, flip the fish.
- Add the manila clams and white wine.
- Flambe the wine to evaporate the alcohol (alternatively, reduce the wine by half.)
- Add water and cover the pan.
- Steam over a medium-heat.
- Once the clams open, add the snap peas and cherry tomatoes.
- When the snap peas are bright green, it's done.
- Drizzle the fish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and plate at the table.
- Add salt if desired.
bream, manila clams, pack, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, white wine, water, salt
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/146842-orata-allacqua-pazza-poached-sea-bream (may not work)