Spicy Seafood Fusilli Recipe

Name: Spicy Seafood Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 8 ounces uncooked long fusilli or 3 cups uncooked short fusilli (twisted spaghetti); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup minced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; Dash of powdered saffron (optional); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 16 littleneck clams, scrubbed; 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
8 ounces uncooked long fusilli or 3 cups uncooked short fusilli (twisted spaghetti)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
Dash of powdered saffron (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
16 littleneck clams, scrubbed
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper

1
Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add fusilli; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until fusilli is al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, fennel seeds, and saffron (if desired). Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and tomatoes. Increase heat to medium; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the clams. Increase heat to high; cover and cook for 6 minutes or until clams open. Add shrimp, rind, and jalapeno. Stir gently. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until the shrimp are done. Discard any unopened clamshells. Stir in fusilli.

156

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 8 ounces uncooked long fusilli or 3 cups uncooked short fusilli (twisted spaghetti), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Spicy Seafood Fusilli 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.

Spicy Seafood Fusilli

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions