Frutti Di Mare (Marinated Seafood & Hot Red Chili Peppers)

1. 1

   If using the squid, clean the squid by pulling off the head and pulling out the entrails.

2. 2

   Remove the guill from the squid and discard.

3. 3

   Lay the squid on a cutting board and with a sharp knife, scape off the membrane.

4. 4

   Rinse under cold running water, cut off the tentacles and reserve.

5. 5

   Make sure to cut off the beak-like mouth.

6. 6

   Chop the tentacles and body into 1/2 inch rounds, pat dry and set aside until needed.

7. 7

   In a pot saute the onion in oil until soft and transparent.

8. 8

   Add the squid to the pot and saute for 3 - 4 minutes, then add the mussels, shrimps and scallops, cover and steam for 5 - 6 minutes, until the mussels open.

9. 9

   Please, discard any mussels that do not open -- they are bad.

10. 10

    Next, add the white wine, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to the pot and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.

11. 11

    Add the red hot chili pepper, scallions and dill to a small bowl and gently mix together.

12. 12

    Put your large bowl of seafood in the fride to marinate for 4 hours.

13. 13

    When ready remove bowl from fridge, using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood onto a plate or platter.

14. 14

    Blanch the tomato for 20 seconds, in rapidly boiling water, then plunge into ice cold water.

15. 15

    Peel, seed and julienne the tomato.

16. 16

    Garnish the seafood platter with tomato and serve immediately.

17. 17

    Bon Appetite.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.