Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 pound fresh scallops
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Intermediate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, white wine, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and scallops. Cover and cook until the seafood is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread or crusty rolls.
Nutritional Information:
(per serving)
* Calories: 325
* Fat: 15g
* Protein: 25g
* Carbohydrates: 20g
* Fiber: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- A flavorful and satisfying seafood stew
- Features a variety of fresh seafood, herbs, and spices
- Suitable for special occasions and gatherings
- Represents classic Italian cuisine
User Comments:
- "This was absolutely delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was perfectly cooked."
- "I loved the combination of seafood and vegetables in this dish. It was both hearty and refreshing."
- "This is a dish that I will definitely be making again and again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the seafood is fresh and cooked thoroughly.
- If you can't find fresh seafood, you can use frozen seafood instead.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread or rolls to soak up the flavorful broth.
