Pesce in Acqua Pazza (Whole Fish in "Crazy Water") - Christmas Eve Dinner
Acqua Pazza is a typical Italian broth in which a whole fish is cooked. Acqua Pazza literally means "Crazy Water" and it's origins are ambiguous with the most accepted theory describing it as originally from the small island of Ponza, just off the coast of Naples, in the Mediterranean Sea. Tradition in Italy says to eat light on Christmas Eve, so that families can indulge on Christmas Day's dinner. A typical Christmas Eve dinner in Italy is comprised of just products from the sea. Fish and mollusks are the go-to main ingredients... no matter how they are prepared. Josh and I spend Christmas Eve at home, relaxing and making this simple dinner together. It is delicious and we are excited to show it to you! It's easy to make and can be made anytime, meaning, it's not just a Holiday dish ;) We simply chose to make Acqua Pazza because it's DELICIOUS!
