Fried Whelks with Onions
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. Rapana whelks cook very quickly, so all your ingredients should be prepared and ready at hand. Do not overcook this mollusk in the pan, or it will become very tough. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Thaw the rapa whelks in advance, rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove any sand residue, and remove the black intestine. Peel the onion and garlic, and wash them together with the dill under running water.
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Step 2
Cut the mollusks into thin matchstick strips and set aside for now.
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Step 3
Heat refined vegetable oil in a skillet, add onion sliced into half-rings and finely chopped garlic. Sauté over low heat until softened.
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Step 4
Add the sliced whelks and bay leaf to the pan with the onions, turn the heat to high, and quickly sauté everything together for about 2 minutes. 😊🍳
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Step 5
Add the finely chopped dill to the skillet, season the dish to taste with salt and pepper, stir, and immediately turn off the heat.
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Step 6
Transfer the rapana fried with onion to a plate and serve. Delicious both hot and cold. If you like seafood with a tangy note, add a slice of lemon to each portion.