Fabri's Fritto Misto
An Italian-style mixed fry using semolina flour for a thin, crispy batter that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those looking for a lighter, unique alternative to regular fried food with an authentic Italian twist
- ⭐ Those seeking a visually impressive and delicious dish for home parties or beer snacks
- ⭐ Those who want to enjoy the savory flavors of Parmigiano cheese and various seafood in a crispy format
shrimpcuttlefishcod filletfresh anchovybell pepperzucchinisweet potatoParmigiano cheeseeggsemolina flourwhite wine vinegar
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- cuttlefish (or squid), an appropriate amount
- shrimp meat, an appropriate amount
- cod fillet, an appropriate amount
- fresh anchovies, an appropriate amount
- 1/2 zucchini
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 1/2 pumpkin sweet potato
- 150g Parmigiano cheese
- 2 egg whites
- generous amount of semolina flour
- appropriate amount of frying oil
- a little white wine vinegar
Recipe 🍳
- Slice vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, and pumpkin sweet potato into bite-sized pieces or rings.
- Clean the seafood such as shrimp, cuttlefish, cod fillet, and fresh anchovies thoroughly, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix 150g of finely chopped Parmigiano cheese with 2 egg whites until it holds together, then shape into bite-sized balls.
- Pour plenty of frying oil into a deep pan and heat to 170–180°C.
- Without any batter, fry the prepared cheese balls in the preheated oil until golden and crispy on the outside.
- Spread semolina flour on a large tray, lightly toss the prepared vegetables and seafood in it to coat thinly, then shake off excess flour.
- Fry the semolina-coated vegetables first in the oil (keeping temperature steady) until crispy, then remove.
- Next, fry the seafood—shrimp, cuttlefish, cod, and anchovies—in that order until light and crispy.
- Drain all fried ingredients thoroughly, arrange generously on a plate, and finish with a light sprinkle of white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
- Prepare vegetables and seafood into bite-sized pieces. Mix Parmigiano cheese and egg whites to form cheese balls.
- Heat oil to 170–180°C, fry cheese balls first, then lightly coat vegetables and seafood with semolina flour.
- Fry the floured vegetables and seafood until golden, drain, and serve with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
Cooking tips 💡
- For a light, crispy texture in the authentic Italian style, use somewhat coarse semolina flour instead of regular frying flour.
- Cheese balls hold their shape and fry up golden without any additional batter or breadcrumbs, thanks to the cheese’s own properties.
- A thick batter can mask the natural flavors, so after coating with semolina flour, be sure to tap off the excess to leave only a thin layer.
- A splash of white wine vinegar or lemon juice on the finished fritto adds a bright acidity that cuts through any greasiness.





