Italian-Style Acqua Pazza

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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.

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  1. Pat the sea bream fillets dry, then salt the flesh side generously. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.Uses: Sea bream fillet, SaltWatch the video from 2:16
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and salt the cut sides generously. Set aside.Uses: Cherry tomatoes, SaltWatch the video from 3:10
  3. Wipe away the excess water released by the sea bream and tomatoes with paper towels.Uses: Sea bream fillet, Cherry tomatoesWatch the video from 3:30
  4. Place olive oil and garlic in a cold frying pan, then arrange the sea bream skin-side down.Uses: Sea bream fillet, Garlic, Olive oilWatch the video from 3:58
  5. Turn on medium heat and gently press the fillets at the start with a spatula so the skin doesn't curl.Uses: Sea bream fillet~5 minWatch the video from 4:39
  6. When the garlic colors, move it on top of the fish so it doesn't burn.Uses: Garlic, Sea bream filletWatch the video from 6:32
  7. Once the skin is crisp and the edges of the flesh turn white, flip the fillets. Add the cherry tomatoes cut-side down.Uses: Sea bream fillet, Cherry tomatoesWatch the video from 6:47
  8. Pour in the water. Once it boils, cover and steam-cook over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds.Uses: Water~1 minWatch the video from 7:23
  9. Remove the lid and reduce the sauce, basting the fish, until the liquid turns milky and slightly thickens.Uses: Sea bream fillet, Cherry tomatoes~5 minWatch the video from 7:50
  10. When the liquid becomes saucy, turn off the heat and stir in the finishing olive oil and parsley.Uses: Parsley, Olive oilWatch the video from 10:20

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