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A traditional Ligurian seafood salad

Cappon Magro[edit]

Cappon Magro is a classic Ligurian seafood salad, traditionally served as a layered dish. It is a festive dish often prepared for special occasions and is known for its elaborate presentation and rich combination of ingredients.

Ingredients[edit]

The main components of Cappon Magro include a variety of seafood, vegetables, and a special sauce known as "green sauce" or "salsa verde". Common seafood used in the dish includes lobster, shrimp, mussels, and oysters. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans are typically included.

Green Sauce[edit]

The green sauce is a crucial element of Cappon Magro, made from parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. This sauce adds a tangy and savory flavor to the dish, complementing the seafood and vegetables.

Preparation[edit]

Cappon Magro is prepared by first cooking the seafood and vegetables separately. The ingredients are then layered on a base of hardtack or stale bread, which is softened with vinegar. Each layer is brushed with the green sauce, and the dish is often garnished with hard-boiled eggs, olives, and lemon slices.

Presentation[edit]

The dish is traditionally arranged in a decorative manner, often using a mold to create a tower-like structure. The vibrant colors of the vegetables and seafood, along with the green sauce, make Cappon Magro a visually striking dish.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Cappon Magro is a dish with deep roots in Italian cuisine, particularly in the Liguria region. It is associated with Christmas and other festive occasions, reflecting the region's maritime heritage and the abundance of fresh seafood.

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-'''Cappon magro''' (also known as '''Capòn magro'''), is a traditional [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] dish, specifically from the [[Liguria|Ligurian]] region. It is a layered dish, typically served as an [[antipasto]] (starter), and is particularly associated with the city of [[Genoa]].
+{{Short description|A traditional Ligurian seafood salad}}
-== History ==
+== Cappon Magro ==
-The origins of Cappon magro are rooted in the maritime history of Genoa. The dish was traditionally prepared by sailors during long sea voyages, using preserved foods that could withstand the journey. The name "Cappon magro" translates to "lean capon" in English, a reference to the fact that the dish was often prepared during the [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] period of [[Lent]], when meat was forbidden.
+[[File:CapponMagroMD.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional Cappon Magro dish]]
+'''Cappon Magro''' is a classic [[Ligurian cuisine|Ligurian]] seafood salad, traditionally served as a layered dish. It is a festive dish often prepared for special occasions and is known for its elaborate presentation and rich combination of ingredients.
+== Ingredients ==
+The main components of Cappon Magro include a variety of [[seafood]], [[vegetables]], and a special sauce known as "[[green sauce]]" or "salsa verde". Common seafood used in the dish includes [[lobster]], [[shrimp]], [[mussels]], and [[oysters]]. Vegetables such as [[carrots]], [[celery]], [[potatoes]], and [[green beans]] are typically included.
+=== Green Sauce ===
+The green sauce is a crucial element of Cappon Magro, made from [[parsley]], [[capers]], [[anchovies]], [[garlic]], [[olive oil]], and [[vinegar]]. This sauce adds a tangy and savory flavor to the dish, complementing the seafood and vegetables.
 == Preparation ==
-Cappon magro is a complex dish, requiring several hours to prepare. It is a layered dish, with each layer consisting of a different ingredient. The base layer is typically made of hardtack (a type of dry, hard bread) soaked in vinegar. This is followed by a layer of [[fish]], typically a white fish such as [[bream]] or [[hake]], and a layer of cooked [[vegetables]], such as potatoes, beans, and artichokes. The dish is then topped with a rich green sauce made from herbs, garlic, and capers.
+Cappon Magro is prepared by first cooking the seafood and vegetables separately. The ingredients are then layered on a base of hardtack or stale bread, which is softened with vinegar. Each layer is brushed with the green sauce, and the dish is often garnished with [[hard-boiled eggs]], [[olives]], and [[lemon]] slices.
-== Serving ==
+== Presentation ==
-Cappon magro is traditionally served cold, and is often accompanied by a glass of white wine. It is typically served as an antipasto, but can also be served as a main course.
+The dish is traditionally arranged in a decorative manner, often using a mold to create a tower-like structure. The vibrant colors of the vegetables and seafood, along with the green sauce, make Cappon Magro a visually striking dish.
 == Cultural Significance ==
-Cappon magro is considered a symbol of Genoa and its maritime history. It is often prepared for special occasions and holidays, particularly during the Christmas season.
+Cappon Magro is a dish with deep roots in [[Italian cuisine]], particularly in the [[Liguria]] region. It is associated with [[Christmas]] and other festive occasions, reflecting the region's maritime heritage and the abundance of fresh seafood.
-== See Also ==
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Ligurian cuisine]]
+* [[Seafood]]
 * [[Italian cuisine]]
-* [[Ligurian cuisine]]
+* [[Salsa verde]]
-* [[Antipasto]]
-* [[Genoa]]
+[[Category:Ligurian cuisine]]
+[[Category:Seafood dishes]]
 [[Category:Italian cuisine]]
-[[Category:Ligurian cuisine]]
-[[Category:Fish dishes]]
-[[Category:Antipasti]]
-{{Italian cuisine}}
-{{food-stub}}