The arrival of warm weather always brings with it a shared desire in the kitchen: that of abandoning more full-bodied and heavier dishes, in favor of served fresh and light, which perfectly reflect the character of the season.
The longer days and mild climate invite us to spend more time outdoors, perhaps organizing lunches and dinners with friends and family. This is therefore the perfect time to delight in antipasti di mare, which not only satisfy the palate, but also evoke the convivial and joyful spirit of summer.
And what could better accompany these dishes than a glass of a fresh classic method? The Franciacorta Brut wine it proves to be the perfect companion for our tables, with its freshness and liveliness capable of complement the flavors of the sea beautifully, adding a note of elegance and refinement to every bite.
Below, we will talk about some typical dishes which, although classic, are always impeccable and able to combine perfectly with an excellent glass of wine, especially if a pinch of creativity and originality.
Swordfish carpaccio
Swordfish Carpaccio is a refined and light dish, perfect for summer. Preparing it is extremely simple, as it is possible to buy the swordfish already chilled and sliced, ready to be seasoned only with oil, salt, pepper and lemon.
However, it is possible to appeal to a pinch of creativity, for example by adding avocado slices, Cherry tomatoes cut in half and leaves rocket salad. An interesting alternative is to enrich the carpaccio with one light mango or lime sauce for a tropical taste.
Sea Salad
The seafood salad it is a typical option for this season. To make it, simply cook steamed shrimp, squid and mussels cool them and cut everything into small pieces.
Our salad can then be enriched with Cherry tomatoes cut in half, gherkins pickled sliced meats and red onions julienned. All seasoned, this time too, with simple olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper.
Want to add a creative touch? Avocado cubes o roasted peppers they are an interesting variant.
Smoked salmon with fresh cheese
We can't talk about seafood appetizers without mentioning the smoked salmon, usually served with fresh spreadable cheese. Again, preparation is quick and easy.
Simply arrange the fish in thin slices on a plate, spread a small amount of on top fresh cheese joined to herbs such as dill or parsley, and finally season everything with a splash of lemon juice.
If you want to try some eye-catching addition you can garnish it with cucumber or avocado slices to add a crunchy and creamy note, as well as the presentation on it is equally delicious toasted bread or crackers.
Octopus and Potato Salad
To conclude, another typical dish of summer tables is certainly theOctopus and Potato Salad: a specialty rich in flavour, which combines the freshness of the hot season with some typical notes of the one just passed.
For preparation it is enough cook the octopus until tender and cut into pieces. Apart, it is necessary boil the potatoes and also in this case cut them into cubes.
Everything must then be mixed in a bowl, seasoning with simple salt, oil, pepper and a nice squeeze of lemon.
Are you bored of the classic version and want to dare something more? Try adding some pistachio chopped up, taggiasca olive, celery strips and finally replace the lemon with one orange splash, for a modern and sophisticated flavour.
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