ANTIPASTI - STARTERS
SEAFOOD SOUP
Italian Style Seafood Soup, a dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean Sea. This soup is a celebration of the ocean's treasures, featuring a rich medley of squids, cuttlefish, octopus, prawns, mussels, and clams, each bringing its unique flavor and texture to the table. Simmered in a savory fish stock and a spicy tomato sauce, this soup is both comforting and invigorating. The addition of toasted garlic bread and a lemon wedge complements the seafood's richness, adding a crunchy texture and a zestful twist. Perfect for seafood lovers, this soup is not just a dish but an experience, offering a taste of Italy's coastal charm in every spoonful.
Recipe and Ingredients for 4 Guests
Ingredients
- Squids, Cuttlefish, Octopus: 200 grams each, cleaned and chopped
- Prawns: 200 grams, deveined
- Mussels: 150 grams, cleaned
- Clams: 150 grams, cleaned
- Fish Stock: 1 liter
- Spicy Tomato Sauce: 500 ml
- Garlic Bread: 4 slices, toasted
- Lemon Wedges: 4
- Olive Oil: For cooking
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Chili Flakes: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Parsley: A handful, chopped for garnish
preparation
- Cook Seafood: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add squids, cuttlefish, octopus, and prawns. Cook for a few minutes, then add mussels and clams.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the fish stock and spicy tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Seasoning: Add chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the seafood is cooked and the shellfish open.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with a slice of toasted garlic bread and a lemon wedge.
food cost
- Mixed Seafood: 1 kilogram (combined). Approximate cost: ¥150 per kilogram. Total: ¥150.
- Fish Stock: 1 liter. Approximate cost: ¥30.
- Spicy Tomato Sauce: 500 ml. Approximate cost: ¥25.
- Garlic Bread and Lemon Wedges: Approximate total cost: ¥10.
- Cooking Essentials (Olive Oil, Garlic, Chili Flakes, Salt, Pepper, Parsley): Approximate total cost: ¥15.
Total Cost for 4 Servings
- Seafood and Ingredients: ¥230
Total Ingredient Cost: ¥230
Cost Per Serving
Cost Per Serving = ¥230 / 4 = ¥57.5 per serving
Wine Pairing Suggestion
For the Italian Style Seafood Soup, a wine that can complement the richness of the seafood while balancing the spicy tomato sauce is ideal. A chilled Pinot Grigio, with its light body and crisp acidity, would be a fantastic choice, enhancing the soup's flavors without overpowering them. Alternatively, a Vermentino, known for its aromatic profile and mineral notes, can also beautifully echo the soup's coastal origins and its complex flavors.