Paella Inspired Seafood Pasta with a Cognac Cream S

Name: Paella Inspired Seafood Pasta with a Cognac Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons paella spice blend; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/4 cups seafood stock; 4 tablespoons cognac; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; Fine sea salt; 1 pack rice noodles; 8 ounces King crab meat; 1 lobster tail, meat removed, shell discarded; 10 medium shrimp, shells and tails removed; Corn oil, for deep frying; 1 pound mussels; 1/2 a lemon, juiced; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons paella spice blend
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 cups seafood stock
4 tablespoons cognac
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Fine sea salt
1 pack rice noodles
8 ounces King crab meat
1 lobster tail, meat removed, shell discarded
10 medium shrimp, shells and tails removed
Corn oil, for deep frying
1 pound mussels
1/2 a lemon, juiced
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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["Melt half of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.", "Add half of the shallots and some of the paella spice blend.", "Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes.", "Then add the cheese and half the garlic and whisk quickly until thick.", "Add a quarter of the seafood stock, the cognac and lemon zest to the sauce and let this reduce until thick and creamy.", "Add salt to taste.", "Soak the dried rice noodles in warm water to soften.", "Sprinkle the crab meat, shrimp and lobster with some paella spice blend and salt.", "Take some of your noodles and lay on a flat surface.", "Add a portion of crab meat, shrimp and lobster in the middle of the noodles and wrap them.", "Repeat steps for the ""rice noodle bundles of seafood.""

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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.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 shallot, minced, 2 tablespoons paella spice blend, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Paella Inspired Seafood Pasta with a Cognac Cream Sauce 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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Paella Inspired Seafood Pasta with a Cognac Cream Sauce

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