Apulian Seafood Dishes

Cozze alla Tarantina is a delicious seafood appetizer consisting of delicate, meaty mussels served in a spicy tomato sauce. It is important that the mussels are as fresh as possible. The tomato sauce is typically flavored with garlic, parsley, chi... READ MORE

Polpette di polpo, or octopus meatballs, are a signature dish from Puglia, particularly cherished in Salento for aperitifs. The dish is made by blending boiled octopus with bread soaked in milk, parsley, and sautéed with garlic, oil, and ch... READ MORE

Cozze ripiene is a classic Italian dish consisting of stuffed mussels. The mussels are traditionally steamed open and the liquid is reserved for the preparation of a rich tomato sauce. They are stuffed with a flavorful combination of cheese and br... READ MORE

Linguine al cartoccio is a traditional dish originating from Puglia, but it’s popular throughout central and southern Italy. The dish is usually made with a combination of linguine pasta, squid, shrimp, mussels, tomato purée, olive oi... READ MORE

Orata alla pugliese is a traditional fish dish originating from Puglia. The dish is made with a combination of bream, potatoes, garlic, pecorino, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are sliced and left to soak in cold water. The fis... READ MORE

DATE MUSSELS ARE ENDANGERED AND COLLECTING THEM IS PROHIBITED

Linguine ai datteri is a traditional pasta dish originating from Puglia. The dish is usually made with a combination of linguine pasta, date mussels, dry white wine, garlic, oliv... READ MORE

Sardine ripiene alla pugliese is a traditional fish dish originating from Puglia. The dish consists of stuffed sardines, and it's usually made with a combination of cleaned and filleted sardines, eggs, breadcrumbs, olive oil, parsley, and pecorino... READ MORE