Best Pasta And Seafood Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE, SEAFOOD AND PASTA

Steps:

• For the sauce: Heat the EVOO in a pot or skillet with a lid over medium to medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chiles and onions. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and stir in the sherry. Cook until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and oregano, cover and cook until the whole tomatoes burst, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and parsley. Remove from the heat.
• For the pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta, and season with salt. Pat the seafood dry and sprinkle with salt, pepper and about 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seafood and cook until opaque and firm (or heated through for the crab or lobster). Deglaze the pan with the vermouth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
• Meanwhile, cook the linguine until al dente, then drain.
• Toss the linguine with the sauce and fold in the seafood.
• Cook's Notes: Serve the pasta with a green salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
• You can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator; reheat it over medium heat.

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes for dry pasta. Drain in a colander. Return to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover and keep warm while finishing the recipe.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off the fat from the pan.
• Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and shallots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and cook until almost completely reduced. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just pink, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until starting to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, cheese, parsley, and reserved sausage and toss to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through and well coated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
• Divide among 4 pasta bowls, garnish with additional chopped green onions, and serve.
• Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine thoroughly. Store in an airtight container and use as needed.
• Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

CRAZEE'S CREAMY SEAFOOD AND PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Bring white wine and milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in sour cream and Parmesan cheese, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and scallops, and cook until the shrimp begin to firm and turn pink. Stir in the yellow and orange peppers, season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; continue cooking until peppers are tender.
• To serve, place cooked pasta into a serving bowl, top with seafood mixture, and pour sauce overtop.

SEAFOOD AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place 10 quarts of water in a large stockpot and bring to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and bring the water back to a boil (this will take about 5 minutes). Cook the pasta until done to your liking, but take care not to undercook it. Drain in a colander and cool under a spray of cold water. Drain again and toss in a container with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Cover and refrigerate.
• Wash the mussels carefully under cool water and place them in a large pot with the wine. Cover, bring to a boil and cook, covered, for 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until all the mussels have opened. Drain, reserving the cooking juices (about 1 1/2 cups) in a bowl. When cool enough to handle, shell the mussels, removing and discarding any beards. Set the mussels aside. Return the cooking juices to the saucepan, pouring them in slowly to avoid adding any sandy residue from the bottom of the bowl.
• Wash the scallops and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut each of the shrimp into 3 pieces. Add the scallops and shrimp to the saucepan containing the mussel cooking juices and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and drain, again reserving the juices.
• In a large bowl, combine the scallops, shrimp and mussels. Set aside.
• For the herb sauce, place 1 cup of the reserved cooking juices and the herbs in the bowl of a food processor and process until pureed. Add the mustard, vinegar, mayonnaise or egg yolks, Tabasco and salt. Process until well mixed. With the machine running, add the remaining 2 cups of olive oil. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of shellfish cooking juices (adjust with water if necessary). The pasta, shellfish and sauce can all be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to assemble.
• Combine the pasta, shellfish and herb sauce. Mix well. To serve, arrange on large platters or in bowls for serving as part of a buffet.

SEAFOOD AND PASTA A LA NEWBURG

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water until tender. When done, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a kettle. Add flour and blend thoroughly, cooking until smooth and creamy, about 8 minutes.
• Add the hot milk to the roux. Stir constantly until the milk is thick and smooth. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add spices, lemon juice and sherry to the milk mixture. Blend well.
• Turn off heat. Add the peas, carrots and seafood to the sauce. Mix well. Add pasta and mix well. Turn heat on and reheat until the mixture is just hot -- do not boil. While reheating, add red peppers and blend.
• Remember to not boil. Heat it hot and serve. May use canned salmon in place of tuna.

CREAMY SEAFOOD AND MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic.
• Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the mushrooms to the oil in the pan. Saute about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine and cook until about half is absorbed, stirring and scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the crabmeat and cream. Simmer about 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add lemon zest and juice, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Stir in the butter until melted.
• Add the penne to the skillet and heat through, adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed to keep everything moist. Remove from heat.
• Serve immediately garnished with parmesan cheese.

SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE: CARAMELIZED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOP FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to packaging directions, or until al dente. Rinse scallops, remove muscle and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. When butter melts into the olive oil, cook scallops for 2-3 minutes on either side, or until browned. Transfer to a plate and keep covered. (Do not over cook scallops, as they will become rubbery.) Using the same pan, drizzle in the rest of your olive oil and butter, and cook your garlic, shallots (both seasoned with salt and pepper) and lemon peel, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Pour in your wine and let reduce 1-2 minutes. Then add seafood stock. Let reduce 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice (making sure to catch the seeds) and cook for 1 minute. Take your cooked pasta and add it to the sauce. Cook for 30 seconds and toss to coat well. Transfer to serving plates and top with scallops and fresh dill.

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the Essence: Place all the ingredients, salt through paprika, in a bowl and stir well to combine thoroughly. Store in and airtight container and use as needed. (about 2/3 cup).
• To make the Pasta Dish: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes for dry pasta. Drain in a colander. Return to pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover and keep warm while finishing the recipe.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off the fat from the pan.
• Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and shallots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and cook until almost completely reduced.
• Add the shrimp and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons for the Essence.
• Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just pink, about 1 minute.
• Add the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil.
• Cook stirring until starting to thicken, about 1 minute.
• Add the cooked pasta, cheese and parsley, and toss to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through and well coated, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and adjust seasonings to taste.
• Divide among 4 pasta bowls, garnish with additional green onions, and serve.

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes for dry pasta. Drain in a colander. Return to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover and keep warm while finishing the recipe. While the pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off the fat from the pan. Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and shallots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and cook until almost completely reduced. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just pink, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until starting to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, cheese, and parsley, and toss to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through and well coated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Divide among 4 pasta bowls, garnish with additional chopped green onions, and serve.

PASTA WITH SEAFOOD AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Peel the eggplant and cut into 1/3-inch cubes.
• Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add the onions and garlic, and cook briefly; do not brown the garlic. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large kettle. Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Do not overcook. The pasta should be al dente.
• While the pasta cooks, add the monkfish and shrimp to the eggplant mixture, and stir. Check for seasoning, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Drain the pasta, and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the kettle and add the remaining olive oil, the monkfish and eggplant mixture, and the reserved cooking liquid. Stir and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the basil or parsley. Check for seasoning, toss well and serve.

CREAMY CREOLE SEAFOOD AND PASTA

Steps:

• 1.Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions. Drain when cooked. 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil to medium high and sauté onions and peppers for a 3-5 minutes or until slightly soft. 3.Add milk, cream cheese and Creole seasoning to pan. While stirring frequently, lower heat to medium and cook until sauce is smooth. Stir in crabmeat and shrimp; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until seafood is heated through. 4.In a large bowl, toss the pasta with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

PASTA AND SEAFOOD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil for pasta. Cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. In one saucepan heat half of the olive oil. Add garlic and saute for a few seconds. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened; season with salt and piper. In another skillet cook the shrimp in half the remaining olive oil. remove from heat and toss in the parsley; season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and transfer to a serving bowl; add shrimp and tomato mixtures and toss; do not serve with cheese.

SEAFOOD PASTA WITH TOMATO AND CRUSHED OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Once it reaches al dente, drain and set aside while you finish the sauce.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly browned and toasted around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, if using.
• Add tomatoes and then fill the empty can about 3/4 of the way up with water. Swirl the can to loosen the tomatoey bits left behind and add that to the pot. Season with salt, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly (it should still look quite brothy), 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the mussels or clams to the sauce, if using, along with the fish, and season again with salt. Let the seafood settle into the brothy tomato sauce and gently swirl the pot, encouraging the seafood to cook evenly. Cook a minute or two, then add the shrimp, swirling the skillet again. Cook until all the seafood is just cooked through and the mussels or clams have opened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the pasta and very gently toss to coat, cooking another 1 to 2 minutes, just to let the flavors meld. Add olives and remove from heat.
• Divide among bowls, top with parsley and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

SEAFOOD AND MUSHROOM PASTA WITH BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Make the pesto: in a food processor or blender add all the pesto ingredients except the oil; process until minced.
• With the motor running, slowly pour oil through the tube and blend.
• Scrape down sides of bowl with spatula; transfer pesto to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use; bring to room temperature before mixing with pasta.
• Make the pasta: in a skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil; add in mushrooms and red pepper; stir/saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add remaining oil to skillet; stir/saute scallops for 2 minutes; add in shrimp; stir/saute until scallops are opaque and shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and return to pan.
• Add mushrooms, red peppers, seafood, salt, pepper, and basil pesto; toss gently.
• Serve immediately on warm plates.

PASTA WITH GRILLED SEAFOOD, TOMATO AND PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat shrimp and scallops dry. Butterfly shrimp, cutting them in two pieces. Cut each scallop in two rounds. In large bowl, combine seafood with 1 tbsp/15 mL oil and large spoonful pesto. Reserve. Heat remaining 1 tbsp/15 mL oil in large, deep non-stick skillet or Dutch oven. Add garlic, onion and hot pepper flakes and cook gently for a few minutes without browning. Add tomatoes and bring to boil. Cook gently until thickened, breaking up tomatoes as you stir. Puree sauce at this point if desired. Reserve. Preheat broiler or barbecue and grill seafood. Add seafood to tomato sauce and reheat gently. Do not overcook. (Seafood can also be cooked directly in sauce.) Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to boil. Add penne and cook until tender but firm. Drain pasta well. Toss with sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Top each serving with spoonful of pesto. NOTES : This dish is so flavourful that every bite tastes like a burst of spring. Instead of shellfish, you can use fresh swordfish, halibut, salmon or tuna. The tomato sauce and the pesto sauce can be made ahead, but cook the pasta at the last moment and then combine. This recipe, from Bonnie Sterns Simply HeartSmart Cooking.

PASTA WITH SEAFOOD AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• Soak Notta Pasta(Brand Name) according to the package for saute.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add shrimp, scallions, fish sauce, and sprinkling of crushed red peppers, if using. Stirfry until the shrimp just turns opaque. Remove shrimp to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Add cabbage, red bell pepper, ginger and garlic. Stirfry for one minute.
• Add sherry, GF soy sauce or Kikkoman, clams and drained Notta Pasta(made of rice). Cook, mixing all together well, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes or until the Notta Pasta is firm but tender.
• Add reserved shrimp. Toss to mix well.
• Serve at once garnished with cilantro, hot garlic bread and a robust red wine(to make things a little different.).
• Enjoy!

PASTA WITH SEAFOOD AND SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• 1. Get ingredients ready before starting to cook: slice onion into thin slices; peel and cut garlic into medium size pieces; seed and slice pepper into thin slices; cut seafood into approximately 1 inch pieces 2. Heat water, cook pasta al dente, drain 3. While pasta cooks, heat about ¼ cup olive oil over medium heat in frying pan with high sides 4. Add onion slices and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes 5. Add pepper, cook 2 minutes 6. Push vegetables to edge of pan, add fish to middle of pan cooking until just done (do not overcook, especially sea scallops) 7. Add pasta to frying pan, gently mix in 8. Add sour cream, gently mix in 9. Add salt and pepper to taste

NEAPOLITAN SEAFOOD AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until coated. Cover and keep warm.Cut each tomato into eight wedges set aside.In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until golden. Remove if desired. Stir in tomatoes, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and steam 4 minutes, shaking skillet over heat occasionally. Stir in shrimp and scallops. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes until seafood is opaque, stirring several times. Stir in tomato paste and basil, then pasta. Cook until heated through.Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, Italian bread, and coffee ice cream.

BACON AND CHEESE SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Mix first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl and til well combined.
• Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

FRESH PASTA AND SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven add white wine, mussels and clams and bring wine to boil over high heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or just until mussels and clams open. Do not overcook. Remove from heat, strain and discard liquid and any mussels or clams that do not open.
• Cool slightly and when not too hot to touch, remove mussels and clams from shells and set aside.
• Bring large pot of salted water to rolling boil. Add pasta and cook just until tender but not soft. Drain.
• In large salad bowl combine warm pasta, oil and vinegar, mussels, clams, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes before serving.
• Just before serving, coarsely chop basil and parsley and add to pasta. Toss gently and serve immediately.