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Luccio - Pike
Pike - Photo (c)  Tin2


Luccio in Salsa
Il Cigno - trattoria dei Martini

Salsa pike

     Ingredients for 4 servings


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A pike of a half kilo
- a pickled green pepper
- a pickled yellow pepper
- 150 g. capers
- 100 g. extravirgin olive oil
- 3 salted anchovies
- a handful of parsley
- a glass of white wine vinegar
- a glass of dry white wine
- the zest and juice of one lemon
- 4 bay leaves
- a clove of garlic
- one onion
- one carrot
- one stick of celery
- salt and pepper to taste.
 

   Preparation


How to make the luccio in salsa: Simmer the pike in abundant water with the bay leaves, onion and carrot, vinegar, salt and white wine; drain and leave to cool. Meanwhile, chop finely the capers, parsley and peppers. Pour the extra-virgin oil into a pan and add the anchovies which have been cleaned of salt and bones.

Fry the anchovies gently until soft, then add the chopped mixture and a little vinegar; add salt and pepper to taste and cook gently for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, remove the bones from the pike, cut it into pieces and arrange on a serving dish; grate the lemon zest over the fish and add the lemon juice; then add the hot sauce. Leave to rest for a few hours; serve the pike cold accompanied by hot slices of grilled polenta.

Wine recommended : Tocai dell'Alto Mincio; Monteulivi

Recipe proposed by Alessandra and Gaetano Martini
An article on luccio in salsa.



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