Seafood Pasta Recipe
🍝 Seafood Pasta
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the sea with this delectable Seafood Pasta recipe. Brimming with succulent clams, tender mussels, and aromatic bacon, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is not only delicious but also low in cholesterol, making it a healthy choice for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | littleneck clams |
| 1 | mussels |
| 1/3 | cup dry white wine |
| 2 | lemons, rind of |
| 2 | slices bacon |
| 1 | onion |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 1 sprig | thyme |
| 1/4 cup | butter |
| 2 | tablespoons margarine |
| 2 | tablespoons flour |
| 1 | serving linguine |
| or spaghetti | |
| Fresh parsley |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 737
- Fat: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Sodium: 742.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 110g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Protein: 34.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare Shellfish:
- Place clams, mussels, and dry white wine in a large saucepot.
- Cover and cook over high heat for 8-10 minutes until clams and mussels open up.
- Transfer clams and mussels to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, discarding any unopened shellfish.
- Strain the shellfish broth through a fine sieve lined with a damp paper towel and set aside.
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Once clams and mussels are cool enough to handle, remove clams from shells and chop them.
- Transfer the chopped clams to a bowl, then remove mussels from shells and add them to the chopped clams.
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Cook Bacon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add bacon to the skillet and cook until crisp.
- Transfer the cooked bacon to drain on a paper towel.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium and add onions to the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Cook onions for about 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the reserved shellfish broth along with bottled clam juice and bring to a boil.
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Thicken Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mash together butter and flour to form a paste.
- Add the butter-flour paste to the sauce along with the mussels and chopped clams.
- Allow the sauce to boil for 1 minute, allowing it to thicken.
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Assemble Dish:
- Toss the sauce with linguine or spaghetti in a large bowl until well coated.
- Top the pasta with crispy bacon and freshly chopped parsley.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this delightful Seafood Pasta alongside a fresh green salad and crusty garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Pair with a crisp white wine or a light-bodied red to complement the flavors of the dish. Enjoy the taste of the ocean in every forkful with this irresistible seafood pasta recipe!
