Fritto Misto
Fritto Misto is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a mix of fried seafood and vegetables.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Marinara sauce - For serving
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Vegetable oil - 2 cups, for frying
- Vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers) - 2 cups, sliced
- Seafood (shrimp, calamari, scallops) - 1 pound, cleaned and patted dry
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip the seafood and vegetables into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a deep pot or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, fry the seafood and vegetables until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried items to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Fritto Misto hot with lemon wedges and marinara sauce on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g