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Mjotsa

Sesana (Valle d'Aosta) — Mother recipe · en it

A traditional Aosta Valley appetizer made with fresh shrimp and a spicy seasoning.

⏱️ 15 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 200 g of fresh shrimp
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 50 g of fresh parsley
  • 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 100 ml of dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes
  • 100 ml of fish broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Clean and cut the shrimp, keeping the tail.
  2. In a pan, heat the oil and the garlic until the garlic is golden.
  3. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour in the wine and broth, add the red pepper flakes, and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the chopped parsley and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Place the onion tops over the shrimp.
  8. Serve immediately in a warm dish.

The story

Mjotsa is a local specialty from Sesana in the Aosta Valley, tracing its origins back to the fishing traditions of the local fishermen.

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