NEAPOLITAN CHRISTMAS EVE MENU, typical fish-based recipes with seafood, cod, traditional desserts, dishes of the Neapolitan tradition.

The Neapolitan Christmas Eve menu is a fish-based menu, definitely not to be missed is spaghetti with clams or seafood, the classic fried cod, fish cooked in ‘acqua pazza’, ‘minestra maritata’, octopus salad, dried fruit, typical sweets from struffoli to roccocò, mostaccioli and raffaioli, and of course the local white wine, Falanghina, Lacryma Christi or Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino.

The dinner starts with a Neapolitan classic: spaghetti with clams, or scialatielli with seafood. A hearty and rich dish that captures the fresh taste of the sea, enriched by a variety of local seafood.

The fried cod, crispy and golden, is a delicacy that is part of the Christmas culinary tradition. Its simple preparation highlights the unique taste of this fish.

You cannot miss the orata cooked in ‘acqua pazza’, an ever-present classic, also eel or braised small octopuses; in short, in Naples, the fish dishes are really many and in any case, the menu varies a bit depending on the area; in our area, we also eat shrimp and prawns.

The “Neapolitan Christmas Eve Menu” is a culinary feast that celebrates the richness of the sea and traditional culinary craftsmanship. This banquet of flavors is an invitation to immerse oneself in Neapolitan culture and hospitality during the Christmas holidays, creating unforgettable memories and satisfying the desire for gastronomic authenticity.

Join me in the kitchen today, it’s the Neapolitan Christmas Eve Menu.