Oven Seafood Bake (Pesce Al Cartoccio) Recipe

Name: Oven Seafood Bake (Pesce Al Cartoccio)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 halibut steaks (about 1 lb. each-3/4 inch thick); salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (30-40 per lb size); 12 steamer clams, in shell; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 halibut steaks (about 1 lb. each-3/4 inch thick)
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (30-40 per lb size)
12 steamer clams, in shell
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon flour

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Mix together butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice.
3
Season halibut with salt and pepper. Divide half of the butter mixture between the 2 steaks and spread it over one side.
4
Sprinkle flour into large oven roasting bag (about 12 by 18 inch size) and shake bag to dust inside with flour. Place bag in a 10 by 15-inch baking pan, about 2 inches deep. Place halibut steaks side by side, buttered side down, in the bag.
5
Arrange shrimp on top of fish, then top with clams and dot with remaining butter.
6
Seal bag with twist tie according to manufacturer's instructions, and cut 4 to 6 small slits in top.
7
Place in preheated oven and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until clams have opened.
8
Slash top of bag just enough to remove food without losing juices. With slotted spoon, lift out clams and set aside. With slotted spatula, lift out fish and shrimp and place on a warm serving platter and surround with clams; keep warm.
9
Pour cooking liquid into a wide pan, add cream and cook over high heat until liquid is reduced to about 3/4 cup.
10
Garnish fish with parsley and pass sauce to pour over each serving.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Oven Seafood Bake (Pesce Al Cartoccio) 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.

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Oven Seafood Bake (Pesce Al Cartoccio)

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Variations & substitutions

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