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Today we have the entree for our cooking with astrology meal, Italian Seafood Pasta! Since the symbol for Cancer is a crab, seafood was my first thought for this meal. I did not set out to create an Italian meal, it just all fell together perfectly! Astrological Cancers tastes lean towards sweet & pungent. So I chose a salad with arugula, fennel and pineapple, followed by shrimp and lobster in a wine sauce. I tried to cover all of my bases.
Depending on what part of the country you live in, you probably have access to more varieties of seafood than I do here in Iowa, and much better prices. This dish is so versatile, you can use whatever seafood your family likes. I have not had good luck with purchasing mussels in Iowa, so I chose to not even attempt it this time. But the possibilities are endless!
How to make Italian Seafood Pasta
Prepare the seafood. Scrub clam shells. Peel and devein shrimp. Pull lobster meat away from it’s shell. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add 2 garlic cloves and the shallots. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes until tender, but not brown.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
Add the wine, shrimp, lobster, clams and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover pan and cook for 7 – 8 minutes until shrimp turn pink and the clam shells open.
Add the cooked, drained linguine noodles to the seafood. Salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes, stir to combine.
Serve in a large bowl or platter sprinkled with Italian parsley
A look at our romantic meal.
Recipe Notes
- Use any 2 pound combination of seafood that you like and that fits in your budget. Mussels, scallops, crab would all work as well.
- If you do not wish to use wine in this dish, you can simply use seafood stock instead.
- I use the small, individual bottles of wine when I cook, so I don’t waste an expensive bottle.
- Most of the alcohol cooks out, but it does add a nice flavor and is not overpowering.
All of the recipes in this Cancer meal:
I really enjoyed this pasta. It was ready in less than 30 minutes, has really nice flavors, and works beautifully as leftovers as well!
Buon Appettito!
Italian Seafood Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine noodles cooked (I use Barilla)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 shallots chopped (or 1/4 cup red onion)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic minced ((3 cloves set aside))
- 3/4 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups Pinot Grigio wine or any white wine
- 1 pound fresh large shrimp 16 - 20ct - peeled and deveined
- 1 pound fresh clams scrubbed clean
- 1 fresh lobster tail or more, your choice
- sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian parsley for garnish
- pinch dried chili pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood. Scrub clam shells. Peel and devein shrimp. Pull lobster meat away from it's shell. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add 2 garlic cloves and the shallots. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes until tender, but not brown.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the wine, shrimp, lobster, clams and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover pan and cook for 7 - 8 minutes until shrimp turn pink and the clam shells open.
- Add the cooked, drained linguine noodles to the seafood. Salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes, stir to combine.
- Serve in a large bowl or platter sprinkled with Italian parsley.
Notes
- Use any 2 pound combination of seafood that you like and that fits in your budget. Mussels, scallops, crab would all work as well.
- If you do not wish to use wine in this dish, you can simply use seafood stock instead.
- I use the small, individual bottles of wine when I cook, so I don't waste an expensive bottle.
- Most of the alcohol cooks out, but it does add a nice flavor and is not overpowering.
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This looks so delicious. I love seafood.
That looks so tasty! I so just want to sit there and eat that and drink that wine with you! Lovely!
Hi Lisa!
I’m not sure how I “landed” here but I sure am glad I did. Saturday is my birthday which makes me a gemini on a cancer cusp. I may have to dive in and make me some Italian Seafood Pasta. (I live in PA and seafood is quite difficult to get for some reason, but, I’ll splurge!)
Thanks so much for sharing…Off to find your Pinterest button:)
This sounds delicious, and your photos are beautiful! Is that the wine you found that you like?
Lisa, this looks SO delicious!!! Pinning!
I never thought to use individual bottles of wine, but thats a great idea! This looks so wonderful Lisa! All that seafood is making my mouth water!
I love shrimp!!! This looks so tasty. My man isn’t a huge noodle eater, but I think I could convince him to make this with me!
This is making my mouth water! I think I will be going to the store for some fresh seafood tomorrow. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I also wanted to let you know that this recipe has been featured on Krafty Cards etc’s Recipe Round-up #3 ~ Italian Style.
Have a great week!
Maria
If I had to choose my last meal this would be it. I love seafood. Looks fantastic.
I have been craving seafood for a while now. I think it is the warm weather making me want lighter meals. You meal looks perfect!
Just found your site, so glad I did… although my waistline may not be so happy about it!
Looking forward to trying this delish dish very soon! Pinning your brilliance 😉
YUM!!! Hopped over from Tasty Tuesdsays
What a romantic and delish spread! 🙂 How lovely, Lisa! Pinned to my pasta board!
This looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesday!!
This looks so yummy! Seafood is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
XO
Kristin
OMG, Lisa!! This looks so good. I found this post at Krafty Card’s Recipe Roundup and couldn’t help but come check it out. I would invite you to link up at Tasty Tuesdays – but it looks like you already have, thank you so much. Can’t wait to try this – you rock!!! Pinning right now, of course. 🙂
OMG…between Denyse’s chicken dish, and now this, I am so hungry!!! So happy to meet you Lisa, you are fabulous!
sharing this on FB today…cant resist!
Hi, this recipe looks so good and I pinned it thanks for sharing. I am following you now on bloglovin and g+. I saw it on natasha in oz.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Oh, my gosh this sounds divine! I LOVE seafood. I cannot wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing.
So beautiful! 🙂 I’m not going to write a novel on this entry lol. One’s enough for a day! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
Another delicious post!
Thanks for sharing your recipe at Tuesdays with a Twist. Looking forward to seeing what you share this week!
This looks so yummy! I’m also pinning this 🙂
Yum! I’ve often wondered how to use shrimp in an Italian dish. Thanks for sharing!
Your table decor looks fabulous also!
Yummy! Thanks for linking to Saturday Dishes.
Linda