Italian Shellfish Paella Recipe

Name: Italian Shellfish Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, 4-5 minced garlic cloves,; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes,; 1 28-oz plum tomatoes; 1 28 oz. can tomato puree;; 1/2 c. vodka,; 3/4 c. light cream;; 1/2 c. cut fresh parsley;; 1 lb. jumbo shrimp;; 2 1- 1 1/2-lb. lobsters;; 2-4 crab legs;; l lb. black fetuccini or linquini; 1 lb. salmon fetuccini or linquini (could use plain if cannot find salmon flavored-or make homeaid); 1 cup cooked peas (from frozen or fresh).

Servings: persons

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, 4-5 minced garlic cloves,
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes,
1 28-oz plum tomatoes; 1 28 oz. can tomato puree;
1/2 c. vodka,
3/4 c. light cream;
1/2 c. cut fresh parsley;
1 lb. jumbo shrimp;
2 1- 1 1/2-lb. lobsters;
2-4 crab legs;
l lb. black fetuccini or linquini
1 lb. salmon fetuccini or linquini (could use plain if cannot find salmon flavored-or make homeaid)
1 cup cooked peas (from frozen or fresh).

1
Combine oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and cook until garlic is golden. Add tomatoes (crush first) and puree. Blend and cook about 25 minutes. Then add vodka and cream. Add lobster first then shrimp and cook until done (about 4 & 3 min) Separately, cook both pastas in separate pots, until al dante'. Also, cook crab legs separately in boiling water until heated through. Drain pastas and combine on plate; top with sauce & lobster & shrimp and crab legs. Garnish with parsley and peas.
2
As a variation, could also add scallops / clams.
3
If salmon fetuccini cannot be found, then plain fetuccini could work here..but it is important to keep the black fetuccini as the base.

700

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, 4-5 minced garlic cloves,, 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes,, 1 28-oz plum tomatoes; 1 28 oz. can tomato puree;, 1/2 c. vodka,, and more.

Yes, Italian Shellfish Paella 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.

Italian Shellfish Paella

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