Maltese Saltwater Fish Dishes

Aljotta is a traditional soup that is especially popular during Lent, when meat is forbidden. Fish is the key ingredient used in this soup – head and tail included, and it is usually made with small fish such as rockfish. The fish is combine... READ MORE

Pixxispad mixwi is a traditional fish dish originating from Malta. The dish consists of marinated and grilled swordfish fillets. The fillets are usually marinated in a mixture of onions, garlic, oil, mint, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and paprika.... READ MORE

Pulpetti tal-makku is a traditional fish dish originating from Malta, and it's especially popular during the summer. The dish consists of whitebait fritters and it's usually made with a combination of whitebait, eggs, lemon juice, parsley, mint, s... READ MORE

Tonn mixwi is a traditional fish dish originating from Malta. The dish is usually made with a combination of tuna steaks, garlic, olive oil, mint, salt, and black pepper. The olive oil is mixed with chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and mint. The stea... READ MORE

Insalata tal-bakkaljaw is a traditional salt cod salad originating from Malta. The salad is usually made with a combination of salt cod, potatoes, olives, garlic, leeks, pickled onions, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, parsley, balsamic vinegar, bay le... READ MORE