Seafood Appetizer in the Style of Venezia: Misto di

Name: Seafood Appetizer in the Style of Venezia: Misto di Mare alla Veneziana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 shrimp, peeled and cleaned; 6 scampi, peeled and cleaned; 6 small mussels, bearded and scrubbed; 6 large clams, scrubbed; 6 small razor clams, scrubbed; 6 large mussels, bearded and scrubbed; 6 small calamari, cleaned; 1 (2 pound) lobster; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 lemons, zested and juiced; 1 tablespoon hot chile flakes; 2 bunches Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/2 cup; Salt and pepper; 1 pound crab meat; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 shrimp, peeled and cleaned
6 scampi, peeled and cleaned
6 small mussels, bearded and scrubbed
6 large clams, scrubbed
6 small razor clams, scrubbed
6 large mussels, bearded and scrubbed
6 small calamari, cleaned
1 (2 pound) lobster
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 lemons, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon hot chile flakes
2 bunches Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/2 cup
Salt and pepper
1 pound crab meat
Lemon wedges, for garnish

1
Bring 6 quarts water to boil and set up ice bath.
2
Cook the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes and plunge into the ice bath.
3
Cook scampi for 1 minute, and plunge into the ice bath.
4
Cook the calamari 1 minute and do the same.
5
Cook lobster for 8 minutes and then cool in ice bath.
6
In a large saute pan, place the mussels and clams with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
7
Cover and steam, removing each shellfish as it opens.
8
Discard those shellfish that do not open.
9
Keeping each type of shellfish separate, dress each individually with 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, a touch of lemon juice, a pinch of chile flakes and 1 to 2 tablespoons parsley and salt and pepper, to taste.
10
Do the same with the crabmeat.
11
Arrange all the seafood on a big platter.
12
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 shrimp, peeled and cleaned, 6 scampi, peeled and cleaned, 6 small mussels, bearded and scrubbed, 6 large clams, scrubbed, and more.

Yes, Seafood Appetizer in the Style of Venezia: Misto di Mare alla Veneziana 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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Seafood Appetizer in the Style of Venezia: Misto di Mare alla Veneziana

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