Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Grouper Broth from Pantelleria: A Taste of the Sicilian Sea
Discover how to prepare traditional Pantelleria-style grouper broth - a delicate, aromatic Sicilian fish soup perfect for cooler days.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 grouper head (about 800 g)
- ✓ 1 bunch of fresh basil
- ✓ 1 small bunch of parsley
- ✓ 4 ripe tomatoes, passed through a sieve
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ chilli to taste
- ✓ 2.5 litres of water
📊 Nutritional Information
This traditional grouper broth from Pantelleria is a celebration of simple island cooking - fresh fish, sun-ripened tomatoes and a handful of fragrant herbs brought together to create a light yet intensely flavourful soup. Perfect on its own or as a base for fish pasta dishes, it’s one of those recipes that captures the true essence of the Sicilian sea.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Pour the sieved tomatoes into a large casserole pot, add a drizzle of olive oil and dilute with 2.5 litres of water.
- 2
Season with a pinch of salt and a little chilli, then bring to the boil.
- 3
Add the cleaned and chopped grouper head and cook for around 30 minutes.
- 4
Make a simple pesto with basil, garlic and parsley, then stir it into the broth and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- 5
Turn off the heat and let the broth rest for about an hour so the flavours fully develop.
- 6
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh colander. If you like, add the tender fish flesh removed from the head to enrich the soup.
- 7
Serve hot with toasted bread or short pasta.
💡 Tips and Variations
For extra aroma, add a bay leaf or a couple of cloves during cooking. If you prefer a thicker consistency, reduce the water slightly and stir in a little shredded fish.
📦 Storage
- • Store the broth in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • It can also be frozen in portions for up to 2 months.
🍷 Pairing
Pair with a glass of Delia Nivolelli Grecanico, a fresh and aromatic Sicilian white wine that enhances the sea flavours of the dish.
This grouper broth is a simple, honest recipe that brings the essence of the Sicilian coast straight to your table - light, fragrant and rich in tradition.
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