Bianchetti al limone

Bianchetti al limone is a traditional fish dish originating from Liguria. Although there are some variations, it's usually made with a combination of whitebait, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, and salt. The fresh whitebait is cleaned, dried, and arranged on a platter.

The fish is sprinkled with salt and chopped parsley, and then drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. The dish is marinated for two hours (during which it cooks in citric acid) and it's served with lemon wedges on the side. Bianchetti al limone can be served cold or well-chilled.