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Steckerlfish. Spanish Makrele, Fish on a stick

The Steckerlfish, a Mackerel on a Stick

A delicacy is the “Steckerlfisch” or Fish on a Stick is a Spanish Mackerel that is grilled over a dug out pit with a grey layer of amber. This type of fish is one of my favorites visiting German or Austrian folk festivals.
The Steckerlfisch originates from the “kitchen” of the former Danube fishermen, and has been written about in books of the early 1900’s.

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Frutti di Mare in Sherry wine sauce

While in Rome we had this fantastic dinner at a Seafood restaurant called Ristorante Sapore di Mare after walking back from the Pantheon. I am a Seafood lover, and my favorite is Frutti Di Mare in red Marinara Sauce. The meal in the Restaurant in Rome was a slightly different version, with Sherry wine, and it was quite tasty Frutti […]