Penne with Perch, Calamari, and Shrimp

17/11/2023

Here’s a tasty recipe for penne with perch, calamari, and shrimp, a true delight that combines the best of seafood products. You’ll need some fresh ingredients to make this dish if you don’t already have them at hand.

Ingredients

350 grams of penne
200 grams of perch fillets
200 grams of calamari
200 grams of peeled shrimp
2 cloves of garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
Chopped parsley
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/2 glass of white wine
Cherry tomatoes (optional)

Preparation

Clean the fish: for the calamari, remove the interior and the outer skin and cut them into rings; fillet the perch and cut it into not too small pieces; clean the shrimp by peeling them, if necessary.
Put a pot with plenty of salted water on the heat for the pasta.
In a large pan, sauté the garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil until golden. Remove the garlic and add the calamari. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
Add the shrimp and perch pieces and let them cook for a few minutes, then deglaze everything with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate on high heat.
If you decide to use them, add the halved cherry tomatoes and let the sauce cook for about 5-10 minutes, adjusting with salt and pepper. The sauce should remain fairly liquid.
In the meantime, cook the penne in the pot of boiling water following the package instructions to achieve al dente texture.
Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the fish sauce, mixing well to blend the flavors.
Finish with chopped parsley and, if you like, a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil.

Serve your Penne with Perch, Calamari, and Shrimp immediately, enjoying the freshness of the fish and the intensity of the sea flavors.

Curiosity

Perch is known for its white and delicate meat, often used in the cuisine of Northern Italy, especially in dishes from lake areas. Combined with calamari and shrimp it creates a symphony of sea flavors that enhances the dish and makes it perfect for an elegant dinner or a special occasion.