Marinated Eel (Anguilla Marinata) Recipe

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Marinated Eel (Anguilla Marinata)
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Directions:

  1. In a heavy 2- to 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup of olive oil.
  2. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for about 7 or 8 minutes, or until the onions are transparent but not brown.
  3. Pour in the vinegar and water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer the marinade uncovered for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, brush the pieces of eel with lemon juice. Dip them into the flour and shake off the excess.
  5. Then heat 2 Tblsp. of olive oil in a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet until a light haze forms over it. Drop in 5 or 6 pieces of eel at a time and cook over moderately high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add more oil if needed.
  6. Transfer the eel to a shallow 9- by- 12-inch glass, porcelain or enameled baking dish and pour over it the hot marinade.
  7. When it is at room temperature, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  8. To serve, lift the pieces out of the marinade and arrange them on a serving plate. Moisten the eel with a little of the marinade before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1057.18 Kcal (4426 kJ)
Calories from fat 827.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 91.97g 141%
Cholesterol 285.71mg 95%
Sodium 1871.32mg 78%
Potassium 843.49mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.04g 4%
Sugars 5.11g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 10%
Protein 42.25g 85%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 34%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 94.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.25 Kcal (805 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.73g 141%
Cholesterol 51.96mg 95%
Sodium 340.3mg 78%
Potassium 153.39mg 18%
Total Carbs 2.37g 4%
Sugars 0.93g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 10%
Protein 7.68g 85%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 76%
Iron 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 17.2mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.3
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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