Italy is home to the some of the world's most famous artists and tourist attractions, wines, and, in my opinion, the world's delicious food. The cooking styles of each region are so distinct that you'll have to try recipes from every region to fully appreciate Italian cuisine. The aromas, tastes, herbs, spices, vegetables, large variety of pastas, which have long been considered as staples of the Italian kitchen, are very common in my household.
The flavorful pastas, delicious sauces and delectable cheeses of Italy have influenced my family's love of the mouthwatering dishes from this part of the region has been my inspiration for testing and trying new Italian recipes. In fact, this month's recipe was created several years ago by having each member of my family selecting his and her favorite ingredients that were in the pantry at the time. This is a delicious recipe that can be prepared on an outdoor or indoor grill. Give your taste buds an Italian, gastronomical treat and indulge in this month's recipe.
Until next month, Bon Appetite!
Italian-Style Grilled Snapper
4 red snapper fillets, about 1-inch thick, preferably fresh
¼ cup of dry white wine
1 can of tomatoes, cut up
2 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
½ cup onion, sliced
¼ cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
½ teaspoon fresh oregano
¼ cup tablespoons of black olives, sliced
½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of olive oil
½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Garlic bread sticks
4 servings cooked white rice
Sauce
Heat olive in a large sauce pan, saute onions and celery just until tender; add garlic, wine, tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, oregano and simmer until hot; remove from heat and set aside;
Fish
Indoor grill: spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray and let get hot; sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, both sides; and grill for about 5-7 minutes (or until cooked to your preference), turning once half way through cooking time. Outdoor grill: using medium high coals, grill fish for about 4-6 minutes (or until cooked to your satisfaction), tuning once half way through cooking time; place grilled fish on bed of rice using individual serving dishes and spoon with sauce mixture and top with cheese.
Italian Salmon Salad
8 ounces of spinach fettuccini
1 pound of cooked salmon, cut in chunks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup sliced olives, black
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
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