Fish

Within the holy monasteries of Mount Athos, the sea sings a hymn of deliciousness. Fresh fish, gifts of the blessed catch, grace the tables.
Sea bass, grouper, anchovies, sardines, each fish a blessing. Monks' hands weave culinary delights with centuries-old wisdom. Simple recipes, a chorus to harmony: a touch of olive oil, fragrant herbs, tomatoes, and oregano. Warm soups, oven-baked fish, tantalizing tomato dishes, all whispering of the sea. Each bite, a prayer. Mount Athos cuisine celebrates healthy eating. Sea, soul, and flavor, in a sacred union.

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Fry whitebait

We wash our whitebait well. We squeeze the belly a little

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Sole fish with cherry tomatoes

We already cleaned and salted the fish 1-2 hours ago.

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Marinate anchovies-gavros

We wash the anchovies well. Then, we draw the head and the backbone.

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Salty steamed cod

We put the salted cod in the pan or pot. We pour cold water until it is well covered.

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Baked sardines with potatoes

We clean the potatoes and cut them into 4 pieces.

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Boiled fish

We cut the fish into thick slices. We salt it well 3-4 hours before cooking.

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Lemon grouper with vegetables from Mount Athos

We wash the pieces of the grouper well. salt them with coarse salt and let them drain

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Grilled sea bream with boiled vegetables

We clean the bream and if they are not from the open sea but from a fish farm, we carefully remove the accumulated gills that are inside their bellies.

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Cod with potatoes and tomato sauce from Mount Athos

First we salt the cod. See how in this recipe. We peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into large chunky pieces.

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Baked swordfish with cherry tomatoes

We wash swordfish fillets, we remove any bones and skin. We salt the fillets with plenty of salt at least 5 hours before cooking them.

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Mount Athos fried cod with garlic sauce-Bakaliaros Skordalia

First we salt the cod. See how in this recipe. First we prepare the garlic

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Baked sea bass fillet with potatoes

We clean the sea bass, wash them and fillet them. We season them with salt and pepper, sprinkle them with a little lemon juice and leave them to marinate for 2 hours.