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Snapper all’acqua pazza

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for snapper all’acqua pazza.
Snapper all’acqua pazza

Snapper all’acqua pazza

William Meppem
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This is a version of the simple fishermen’s classic where fish or seafood is poached in “crazy water”, so-called because the colour of the poaching liquid reminded them of peasants’ homemade wine.

Ingredients

Method

Main

1.Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fry until starting to soften (1-2 minutes). Add chilli, stir to combine, then add tomatoes, wine and 150ml water. Bring to the simmer, add fish and season to taste. Cover and simmer until just cooked through (15-20 minutes).
2.Add clams, stir to combine, cover and cook until clams open (2-3 minutes). Season to taste, drizzle with extra olive oil, scatter with parsley and serve hot with bread.

Drink Suggestion: Dry vermentino. Drink suggestion by Max Allen

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