Chef Alberico Nunziata makes his Santa Monica holiday season premiere this year at Hotel Casa del Mar with more than his favorite seafood recipes. This year he brings a little of his Italian flair to the beach.
Homemade Pappardelle anyone?
Here’s our (early) gift to you: a preview of the Catch American Seafood menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If it seems like a holiday menu completely out of the ordinary, that’s because it is.
Catch American Seafood Christmas Eve & Christmas Day | $90 per person
Appetizer
Rosemary Garbanzo Soup
Roasted Shrimp and Herbs
Baby Kale Harvest Salad
Red Quinoa, Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Smoked Tuna Tartar
Belgium Endive, Crispy Wonton, Asian pear and Chili Fresno Lemon Dressing
24 months Age Prosciutto Parma and Buffalo Mozzarella
Arugula, Castelvetrano Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Entrée
Prime Rib
Horseradish Mashed Potato, rainbow roasted Carrots and homemade wine sauce
Halibut in “Millefeuille”
Taggiasca Olives, San Marzano Tomato, Herbs
Roasted Duck Breast
Mandarin Sauce, Truffle Potatoes and roasted Acorn Squash
Pappardelle with Porcini Mushrooms
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano
Dessert
Panettone Bread Pudding with Cranberry Sauce and Almond Ice-cream
Chocolate Pecan Tart served with warm caramel sauce
