
Italian-Style Acqua Pazza
Main · Italian25 min(Prep 10 min + Cook 15 min) · 280 kcal per serving · 1 serving · Normal
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A simple acqua pazza made the authentic Italian way that concentrates seafood umami. Without clams, the umami comes purely from sea bream and cherry tomatoes — yielding a rich, deep sauce.
Instructions
- Pat the sea bream fillets dry, then salt the flesh side generously. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and salt the cut sides generously. Set aside.
- Wipe away the excess water released by the sea bream and tomatoes with paper towels.
- Place olive oil and garlic in a cold frying pan, then arrange the sea bream skin-side down.
- Turn on medium heat and gently press the fillets at the start with a spatula so the skin doesn't curl.
- When the garlic colors, move it on top of the fish so it doesn't burn.
- Once the skin is crisp and the edges of the flesh turn white, flip the fillets. Add the cherry tomatoes cut-side down.
- Pour in the water. Once it boils, cover and steam-cook over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the lid and reduce the sauce, basting the fish, until the liquid turns milky and slightly thickens.
- When the liquid becomes saucy, turn off the heat and stir in the finishing olive oil and parsley.
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