If you don't have an Italian nonna around to teach you secret family dishes, these recipes for Italian Seafood dishes are the next best thing. Enjoy seafood the way the Italians do, with simplicity and freshness.
You won't find fried calamari in the list below. Instead, you'll find plenty of other Italian seafood dishes to whet your appetite.
From pan fried squid to roasted monkfish these are the Italian seafood dishes that capture a taste of Italy.
Buon appetito!
10 Seafood Dishes with a Taste of Italy
Marinated San Remo shrimps with Caviar and Scallions
Impress dinner guests with an appetizer recipe from chef Ezio Santin for marinated shrimps with caviar and spring onion.
Octopus and Potato Salad
A refreshing salad made with potatoes and octopus dressed with lemon, herbs and olive oil.
Fried Eel
Try this unusual take on a 'fritto misto' using eel instead.
Crab Salad
Chef Theo Randall gave us the recipe for this fresh crab salad dressed in lemon and olive oil brings the best of summer to your table.
Spaghetti with Shrimp
The simplest of dishes there's nowhere to hide with this simple recipe. Perfection must be had from both the shrimps and al dente pasta.
Macaroni with Clams and Artichokes
This Roman recipe will have you enjoying the delights of Italy's finest bounties of shellfish, artichokes and pasta.
Seafood and Shellfish Stew with Squid Ink Pasta
Italian chef Moreno Cedroni shares this exquisite recipe for some seafood favourites in squid ink.
Roasted Red Mullet Fillet
This wholesome rustic dish includes roasted red mullet is served on a bed of potatoes, fennel, olives, capers and parsley.
Pan-friend Squid with Chilled Beans
If you love squid try this dish with pan fried squid and plump borlotti beans.
Monkfish with Prosciutto and Artichokes
Oven baked monkfish baked with the Italian delicacy of prosciutto.
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