Fish solyanka with squid
4 servings
35 minutes
Fish solyanka with squid is a rich, aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the wealth of seafood and the spicy notes of pickles. Its origin can be found in the traditions of Russian taverns, where solyanka was a symbol of abundance and hospitality. The taste of the dish is multifaceted: tender pink salmon and squid harmoniously complement sour-spicy cucumbers, olives, and capers. Tomato paste and parsley add richness, while lemon and sour cream provide a light freshness. Solyanka is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast, revealing the depth of Russian cuisine in one plate.
1
Clean the fish from skin and bones, cut into small pieces, and sauté.
- Pink salmon fillet: 300 g
2
Cut the squid into strips, sauté them, and combine the squid broth with the fish stock.
- Squid: 300 g
- Water: 2 l
3
Chop the onion and parsley root into strips, sauté with tomato paste in butter.
- Onion: 4 pieces
- Parsley root: 2 pieces
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
4
Sauté the sliced cucumbers. Add vegetables and olives to the boiling broth, and cook until done.
- Pickled cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Green olives: 1 tablespoon
5
When serving at the table, place several pieces of fish in each plate, a spoonful of squid, olives, pour in the solyanka, add sour cream, lemon, and finely chopped herbs.
- Pink salmon fillet: 300 g
- Squid: 300 g
- Black olives: 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
