Description
A festive Italian tradition featuring seven seafood dishes, perfect for celebrating family and food during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- Fresh oregano
- Clams
- Shrimp
- Calamari
- White fish (cod or haddock)
- Scallops
- Mussels
- Sardines or anchovies
- Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Breadcrumbs
- White wine
Instructions
- Clean and prep all seafood. Chop herbs, slice garlic, and measure out ingredients.
- Mix breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, and olive oil. Spoon over cleaned clam shells and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot. Add mussels and splash in white wine. Cover and steam until shells open, about 5 minutes.
- Coat calamari rings in seasoned flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Sauté shrimp in butter, garlic, and white wine. Finish with parsley and lemon juice.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente. Toss with a tomato-based seafood sauce made with shrimp, scallops, and white fish.
- Heat butter in a pan until sizzling. Add scallops and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Notes
Prep ingredients ahead of time to save stress. Use fresh seafood and herbs for the best flavors. Serve family-style for a festive atmosphere.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of assorted
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Feast of Seven Fishes, Italian seafood, holiday recipes, Christmas Eve dinner, seafood feast