Ingredients and Weight:
- Linguine pasta: 1 pound (450 grams)
- Live Maine lobster: 2 (1 1/2 pounds or 680 grams each)
- Shrimp: 1 pound (450 grams), peeled and deveined
- Clams: 1 pound (450 grams), scrubbed
- Mussels: 1 pound (450 grams), scrubbed and debearded
- Scallops: 1 pound (450 grams), shucked and rinsed
- Crab meat: 1 pound (450 grams), fresh or canned
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup (150 grams)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Shallots: 2, minced
- White wine: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
- Fish stock: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (113 grams)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters)
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup (4 grams), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Steam the lobsters over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. Let cool slightly and remove the meat from the shells.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and heat over medium heat. Add the clams, mussels, and scallops and cook until the shells open, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the seafood from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the garlic and shallots to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, or until reduced by half.
- Add the fish stock and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the crab meat, cherry tomatoes, and cooked seafood to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the seafood sauce.
- Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
- Season with lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 750
- Fat: 35 grams
- Protein: 50 grams
- Carbohydrates: 100 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Creamy and indulgent
- Packed with seafood
- Perfect for a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This was the best seafood pasta I have ever had. The flavors were incredible, and the crab meat was so fresh and tender."
- "I made this for my family, and they absolutely loved it. It was a bit time-consuming to prepare, but it was well worth the effort."
- "This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful when handling the live lobsters.
- If you cannot find live lobsters, you can use frozen lobster tails.
- Be sure to scrub the clams and mussels thoroughly before cooking.
- Discard any seafood that does not open during cooking.
- Serve the pasta with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
