Traditional Mixed Fried Fish (Paranza)
Rustic and authentic. A selection of small, delicate fish cooked until perfectly crisp. Best enjoyed whole with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.
Traditional Mixed Fried Fish (Paranza)
Rustic and authentic. A selection of small, delicate fish cooked until perfectly crisp. Best enjoyed whole with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.
Ingredients
- 14 oz mixed small fish (e.g., anchovies, red mullet, whiting, silversides)
- Durum wheat semolina flour, for dredging
- Oil spray (extra virgin olive or vegetable)
- Salt, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Rinse the fish. Gut the larger specimens; smaller fish like silversides can be left whole. Pat all fish thoroughly dry.
Dredge the fish in semolina flour, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Arrange the fish in a single layer in the preheated cooking basket. Do not overcrowd the basket.
Spray the surface of the fish evenly with oil.
Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking, carefully turn the fish with tongs. Season with salt immediately after cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"The fish are delicate. To prevent breaking, do not shake the basket. Use silicone-tipped tongs for turning."