Processed Seafood
Don Gambero’s range of processed foods is designed precisely for flavor-packed dishes with selected, ready-to-cook ingredients. From mixed fish, shrimp and shellfish for fried fish to tuna roe and urchin eggs for a gourmet menu with authentic flavor.
Boneless Anchovy Fillets
Mixed Boneless Fish – For Frying and Soups
Octopus Tentacle
Squid Rings and Pink Shrimp – For Frying
Swordfish Fillet
Urchin Eggs
Yellowfin Tuna Bottarga
Fish fry is a traditional dish of Italian cuisine, loved for its crispiness and delicious flavor. Using Don Gambero’s fish mixture, which includes red shrimp tails, pink shrimp tails, anchovy fillet, spiked squid, and cuttlefish, you can make a perfect fried fish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Here’s how to make the best fish fry step by step.
Fish Preparation
Make sure the fish mixture is thoroughly dry before flouring it. If necessary, gently pat it dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture. This step is critical to achieve a crispy fry.
Flouring
Prepare a mixture of equal parts all-purpose flour and semolina flour. The semolina flour helps make the fry crispier. Dip the fish mixture in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is well coated.
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat plenty of peanut oil to about 180°C (350°F). You can use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Frying
Fry the fish in small batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature too much. Cook the fish pieces until golden brown and crispy. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pieces, but generally only a few minutes is needed.
Drain and Salt
Drain the fried fish on paper towels to remove excess oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt immediately after frying, while the fish is still hot, to enhance the flavors.
Serving
Serve the fish fry hot, accompanied by lemon wedges, if desired. Fish fry is perfect as an appetizer, main course, or even as a tasty appetizer.
Urchin eggs, or sea urchins, are a prized and sought-after ingredient in the culinary world. This marine treasure, with its unique and unmistakable flavor, can transform any dish into an extraordinary culinary experience.
Characteristics of Urchin Eggs
Urchin eggs are prized for their creamy texture and intense flavor, combining sweet and savory notes with a slight aftertaste of the sea. This distinctive flavor profile makes them a versatile ingredient perfect for enriching a variety of gourmet dishes.
How to Use Sea Urchins in Cooking
Sea urchin eggs can be used in a variety of ways, enriching both hot and cold dishes with their distinctive flavor. Here are some ideas for incorporating them into your restaurant menu:
Spaghetti with Sea Urchins
A timeless classic of Mediterranean cuisine is pasta with urchins. Simply add the eggs to a base of extra virgin olive oil, garlic and chili pepper, mixing it all with spaghetti or linguine to create a first course with a unique and refined flavor.
Crostini and Canapés
For an elegant appetizer, arrange urchin eggs on toasted bread croutons or canapés. You can enhance them with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon to further enhance the flavor.
Sushi and Sashimi
Urchin eggs are a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine, used to garnish sushi and sashimi. Their intense flavor pairs perfectly with raw fish, creating surprising flavor combinations.
Seasonings and Sauces
You can use sea urchins to make sauces and condiments with a unique flavor. Try mixing them with mayonnaise or fresh cream to create a gourmet sauce to go with fish or vegetable dishes.
Modern cooking demands efficiency without compromising quality. The Chill&Cook bagged octopus tentacle represents a true revolution for chefs. This innovative product allows octopus to be cooked directly inside its pouch, ensuring convenience, time savings and a flawless result.
What is Chill&Cook Octopus Tentacle?
Chill&Cook octopus tentacle is a pre-packaged product that allows you to cook octopus quickly and easily, retaining all the flavor and tenderness of the fresh product. Thanks to the special packaging, you can cook the octopus directly in its pouch without any further preparation.
How to Cook Chill&Cook Octopus Tentacle
Preparing Chill&Cook octopus tentacle is quick and easy.
Preparation
Take the Chill&Cook bag with the octopus tentacle and make sure it is tightly sealed. There is no need to open the bag or add any other ingredients.
Cooking in Boiling Water
Bring a pot of water to a boil. When the water boils, submerge the sealed bag with the octopus tentacle. Cook for about 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the tentacle.
Removing and Serving
Once cooked, remove the bag from the water being careful not to burn yourself. Open the bag and serve the octopus as you wish.
Ideas for Serving Octopus Tentacle
Octopus tentacle is extremely versatile and can be used in many delicious recipes.
- Grilled Octopus
After cooking, you can grill the octopus tentacle for a few minutes to get a light crispy crust. Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley and lemon.
- Octopus Salad
Cut octopus tentacle into pieces and add to a salad of potatoes, olives, red onions and celery. Dress with olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt.
Octopus Carpaccio
Thinly slice the octopus tentacle and arrange it on a plate. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and chopped parsley for an elegant and refined appetizer.