Christmas Eve Seafood Delight Recipe

Name: Christmas Eve Seafood Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. medium shrimp; 2 lb. calamari; 1 doz. clams (whole, in shell); 2 cans tomato puree; 1/2 c. olive oil; 4 or 5 diced or crushed garlic cloves; 1 lb. red snapper or flounder fillet; 1 Tbsp. basil; 1/2 c. red wine; 1 or 2 lb. small shell or tubatina macaroni; 2 lb. scallops (large); 2 lb. King crab legs; 1 lb. large fresh mushrooms; 1 large can tomatoes (plum); 2 Tbsp. red flake pepper; 2 onions, diced; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. fresh parsley; 1 tsp. celery leaf; 1/2 tsp. marjoram; salt

Servings: persons

3 lb. medium shrimp
2 lb. calamari
1 doz. clams (whole, in shell)
2 cans tomato puree
1/2 c. olive oil
4 or 5 diced or crushed garlic cloves
1 lb. red snapper or flounder fillet
1 Tbsp. basil
1/2 c. red wine
1 or 2 lb. small shell or tubatina macaroni
2 lb. scallops (large)
2 lb. King crab legs
1 lb. large fresh mushrooms
1 large can tomatoes (plum)
2 Tbsp. red flake pepper
2 onions, diced
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. fresh parsley
1 tsp. celery leaf
1/2 tsp. marjoram
salt

1
In large saucepan, brown finely diced or crushed garlic and onions with olive oil.
2
Add cans of tomatoes and tomato puree. Cook 20 minutes.
3
Add salt, pepper, basil, fine cut celery leaf, marjoram and parsley.
4
Cook for 1 hour and add water, if evaporating.
5
Clean and wash all fish.
6
Scrub clam shells and crab legs.
7
Cut snapper and flounder in half.
8
Place in sauce (shrimp, scallop, calamari).
9
Cook 5 minutes.
10
Add crab legs, snapper, mushrooms and clams.
11
Cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
12
Add wine and sugar.
13
Cook 3 minutes.
14
Boil macaroni until tender, not soft; drain.
15
Pour seafood sauce over and serve.

865

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. medium shrimp, 2 lb. calamari, 1 doz. clams (whole, in shell), 2 cans tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Christmas Eve Seafood Delight falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Eve Seafood Delight

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Variations & substitutions

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