Zuppa di Pesce Pugliese

This is a speciality of the large coastal city of Taranto, in Puglia. This important Italian port is home to wonderful seafood markets, which are filled with a remarkable array of fresh fish and shellfish. With so many varieties to choose from, local cooks will adapt the ingredients according to what is available at the time. This is the sort of dish that requires plenty of time to enjoy, as the seafood is only partially prepared and diners need to remove bones and shells at the table.