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Broiled Marinated Eel

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2 pounds medium size eels, skinned, cleaned, cut Wash eels in cold salted water, rinse and drain well.
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into about 30 pieces Marinate eels in a glass dish for 5-6 hours, turning once

Marinade: every hour.
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1 cup white wine vinegar Salt and broil, adding some marinade as you do so
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1 cup olive oil (about 10 min).

2 bay leaves Serve hot or cold, with lemon wedges.

3 medium garlic cloves cut into small pieces
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teaspoon salt
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teaspoon black pepper
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2 handfuls crushed oregano
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cup fresh parsley cut up
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Broiled eels have been an annual tradition in my family for many generations, as part of the
Italian-American “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Christmas Eve celebration — an extravagant and
festive meal that includes a wide variety of seafood such as baccalà (salt cod), calamari, clams,
and more. I have fond memories of my mother proudly donning her favorite “Kiss the
Cook” apron as she served this highly anticipated once-a-year
ethnic delicacy. Buon appetito! Mangia!

~Arthur Coyne, CFA