Buon Mercoledì,

Along the southern Italian coast, the meal often begins with seafood, because there is always a fishmonger nearby selling freshly caught fish.

Mussels, calamari and octopus come to the table in small starter portions, the antipasto di mare that is served before the primo rather than as the main course.

Here are five to open with:

🍽️ Impepata di Cozze (Cozze alla Marinara)​
🍽️ Cozze Gratinate (Baked Stuffed Mussels)​
🍽️ Italian Stuffed Calamari​
🍽️ Calamari Fritti (Fried Calamari)​
🍽️ Italian Octopus Salad (Insalata di Polpo)​

buon appetito,

Laura Your Angel In The Kitchen Follow me on ​​​​

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