Have you ever heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes ? According to Eataly , this Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition traces its origins to the Roman Catholic custom of abstaining from meat during certain holy times. (In addition to Christmas, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis shares […]
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Have you ever heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes? According to Eataly, this Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition traces its origins to the Roman Catholic custom of abstaining from meat during certain holy times. (In addition to Christmas, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis shares these days include Fridays, Ash Wednesday, and during Lent.) On these occasions, many practicing Catholics turn to fish instead of meat for their meals. At some point in the early 1900s, the seven-course feast became a common way for Italian-Americans to sit down on Christmas Eve at eat a meal that connected them to their heritage. Today, the festive meal often features Italian and Italian-ish seafood recipes such as marinated anchovies, fried squid, cioppino, and shrimp pasta.
Want to treat your friends and family to your very own Feast of the Seven Fishes this Christmas Eve? You're in luck: we've gathered 22 fish-forward recipes for you, from easy poached salmon to crispy fried trout. Buon Natale to you and yours!
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and with a mild taste that works well with a wide range of flavors and cooking techniques, salmon is a kitchen staple for good reason. We love to pair it with robust herbs and spices, as in this flavor-packed preparation featuring a sweet honey mustard glaze and an herby, crunchy pistachio crust. Served with fresh lemon wedges, it's an easy dish with big payoffs.
Spanish Garlic Shrimp
Looking for a shrimp recipe for your seven fish feast? Then you'll love this simple Spanish-inspired dish. Packed with garlicky flavor (and a bit of heat), this easy recipe takes peeled and deveined shrimp; nestles them in olive oil flavored with fresh garlic, paprika, and a minced red chili; and then gives them a quick bake in the oven. Spritzed with lemon juice and sprinkled with fresh parsley, the tender shrimp are delicious with a piece of crusty bread.
