Paccheri with Scorpion Fish Sauce

Method

1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add garlic cloves and parsley stems.
2. Add the whole scorpion fish and brown it well on both sides.
3. Deglaze the pan with a splash of water or white wine.
4. Crush the tomatoes and add them to the pan along with salt and a piece of fresh chili pepper.
5. Add a little water and cook for half an hour, occasionally basting the fish.
6. Remove the fish from the pan and let it cool slightly.
7. Meanwhile, chop fresh parsley.
8. Once the fish is cool enough to handle, remove the bones and flake the flesh.
9. Cook the paccheri pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
10. Add the cooked paccheri to the sauce and toss well to coat, letting the pasta absorb the sauce.
11. Thicken the sauce if needed by cooking a bit longer.
12. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.