Gifts of Aphrodite

1 serving

15 minutes

'Aphrodite's Gift' is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the marine freshness and luxury of the Mediterranean. Named after the goddess of love and beauty, it represents refined taste and delicate texture. The base includes mussels, shrimp, scallops, and tilapia fillet sautéed in fragrant olive oil with subtle notes of garlic, chili pepper, and turmeric. Concasse tomatoes add a light tanginess while fish broth provides depth of flavor. Hearty yet airy, it pairs perfectly with crusty bread and a glass of white wine. Ideal for a romantic dinner or gathering with loved ones, this dish transports you to the shores of a warm sea, offering gastronomic delight and a sense of celebration.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 872.9
• Proteins: 150.4g
• Fats: 27.8g
• Carbohydrates: 9.4g

Ingredients

• Mussels in shells: 80 g
• King Prawns: 5 pc
• Tilapia fillet: 2 pc
• Sea scallops: 2 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Concassé tomatoes: 50 g
• Olive oil: 15 ml
• Fish broth: 150 g
• Chili pepper: 0.5 pc
• Chopped parsley: to taste
• Salt: pinch
• Turmeric: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Put the mussels in a pot with heated olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mussels in shells: 80 g
   • Olive oil: 15 ml

2. Season the shrimp, scallops, and tilapia fillet with salt and pepper, and add to the mussels. Sauté on both sides for 1-2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • King Prawns: 5 piece
   • Tilapia fillet: 2 pieces
   • Sea scallops: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

3. Add crushed garlic, finely chopped chili pepper, diced tomatoes, turmeric, and fish broth to the pot. Cover with a lid and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece
   • Concassé tomatoes: 50 g
   • Turmeric:  pinch
   • Fish broth: 150 g

4. Sprinkle the dish with finely chopped parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley:  to taste