
Fish & seafood
Cappon magro
A traditional dish from Genoa made of layers of sea biscuit, fish and shellfish, seasoned with green sauce. Once a festive dish, it is now served as a main course on special occasions.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce verte
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water, peel them and slice into rounds.
- Poach the fish, squid and shellfish separately in gently simmering salted water for 5 to 8 minutes depending on size.
- Prepare the green sauce by blending the parsley, garlic, capers, anchovies, egg yolk, vinegar and olive oil until smooth.
- Quickly dip the biscuits in cold water, then arrange them at the bottom of a large dish.
- Layer in order: biscuits, potatoes, fish, shellfish, olives, then generously drizzle with green sauce.
- Finish with a layer of sauce and serve chilled, keeping the remaining sauce on the side.
Variations and tips
Simplified version. Replace the shellfish with extra potatoes for a more accessible dish.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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