Bravo! Italian Kitchen Salmon Capellini Recipe
Bravo! Italian Kitchen’s Salmon Capellini is a light-yet-decadent delight, pairing tender, flaky grilled salmon with angel hair pasta tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach for a dish that sings with Mediterranean sunshine in every bite.
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Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Bravo! Italian Kitchen was founded in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio, as a way to bring the warmth of Italian trattorias to the American dining scene. Created by the Doody brothers, the restaurant was built on the idea of serving high-quality, scratch-made Italian food in an inviting yet elegant setting. With its signature Roman-ruin-inspired décor and open kitchen concept, Bravo! quickly became a favorite for those seeking both comfort and sophistication in their Italian dining experience.
The menu at Bravo! Italian Kitchen features a balance of time-honored Italian recipes and modern interpretations. From creamy Pasta Woozie and rich Chicken Parmesan to flavorful Shrimp Scampi and indulgent Lobster Ravioli, each dish is crafted to reflect the bold and rustic flavors of Italy. The Steak Pizzaiola, simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce with peppers and olives, is a standout dish that showcases Bravo!’s dedication to hearty, satisfying meals.
With locations primarily in the Midwest and East Coast, Bravo! Italian Kitchen has built a loyal following by consistently delivering high-quality meals at an accessible price. Guests return for the warm atmosphere, handcrafted cocktails, and a menu that feels both familiar and exciting. Whether it’s a family gathering, a business lunch, or a special occasion, Bravo! Italian Kitchen continues to serve up an experience that blends Italian tradition with American hospitality, making it a staple in the casual dining scene.
Italian Seafood Dishes
Italian Seafood Dishes are a love letter to the sea, an underappreciated yet glorious facet of Italian cuisine. While Italian food often brings to mind hearty pastas, creamy risottos, or rustic pizzas, its seafood offerings are quietly exceptional, especially along the coastal regions where fresh catches define the day’s menu. From the briny flavors of frutti di mare pasta to the delicate layers of seafood lasagna, Italian seafood is about coaxing the natural sweetness and freshness of each ingredient.
Take zuppa di pesce, a rich, tomato-based seafood soup brimming with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari—each spoonful is a taste of the ocean, earthy and comforting yet light. Or baccalà alla Vicentina, where salt-cured cod is simmered in a sauce that melts into the fish, softening its brine into something entirely different, something both robust and refined. And then there’s risotto al nero di seppia, blackened with squid ink, a dramatic and deeply flavorful dish that’s both mysterious and elegant.
Italian seafood shines because it’s crafted with simplicity; the dishes highlight the seafood itself, enhanced by olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and the lightest touch of garlic. These dishes capture the coastal spirit of Italy, flavors that dance on the palate like waves on a shore. They’re a reminder that Italy’s love of food extends from the farms to the seas, offering a taste of the Mediterranean’s depths in each beautifully crafted bite.
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Bravo! Italian Kitchen Salmon Capellini Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Capellini (Angel Hair) Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes julienned
- 1/2 cup Baby Spinach loosely packed
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Dry White Wine (or Chicken Broth)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 4 ounces Fresh Salmon Fillet cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions until just al dente. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Set aside.
- Pour oil into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, add garlic slices. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Sauté 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Pour in white wine (or broth) and simmer 1 - 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season salmon cubes with salt and pepper. Gently nestle them into the simmering sauce. Cook 3 - 4 minutes, turning once, until just opaque.
- Add drained capellini to the skillet, tossing to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until it lightly coats the noodles.
- Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide among warm plates. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and finish with a twist of black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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