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Ivan's Ultimate Seafood Frutti di Mare

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Pescatarian 🐟

Ivan's Ultimate Seafood Frutti di Mare balances briny sweetness from clams, shrimp, scallops, and squid with a rich anchovy-tomato base glossed in olive oil. The pasta is brightened with lemon and basil, offering a clean, ocean-forward flavor and a hint of umami depth. Serve for a celebratory dinner or a special weekend meal when you want a luxurious seafood pasta.

  • Prep25 min
  • Cook35 min
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Ivan's Ultimate Seafood Frutti di Mare
  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Once boiling, stir in the linguine and return the water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

  5. 5

    Heat a large skillet with about 1/4-inch of olive oil over low heat.

  6. 6

    Add the garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and the anchovies; cook and stir until the anchovies melt into the oil, 7 to 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, increase the heat to medium, and bring to a simmer.

  8. 8

    Stir in the clams.

  9. 9

    Once the clams begin to open, arrange the shrimp in a single layer and let them simmer.

  10. 10

    Flip the shrimp when they turn pink on one side, about 2 minutes, then add the scallops and squid.

  11. 11

    Continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 more minutes.

  12. 12

    Season with salt, pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.

  13. 13

    Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce.

  14. 14

    Garnish with a lemon wedge, Manchego cheese, and basil before serving.

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