Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 lb

fusilli

cooked

0.5 lb

penne rigate

cooked

3 oz

butter

melted

12 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

8 oz

bay scallops

fresh

6 oz

lobster meat chunks

cooked

6 oz

fish

cut in pieces

1 tbsp

lemon juice

freshly squeezed

6 oz

chopped clams

canned

0.5 qt

heavy cream

6 oz

broccoli florets

fresh

3 oz

Parmesan cheese

grated

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

white pepper

ground

Step 1
~4 min

Cook fusilli and penne rigate pasta until al dente.

Step 2
~4 min

Drain pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water.

Step 3
~4 min

Keep pasta separate.

Step 4
~4 min

Sauté shrimp, bay scallops, lobster meat chunks, and whitefish quickly in butter.

Step 5
~4 min

Do not brown the seafood.

Step 6
~4 min

Pour lemon juice and chopped clams (if using) into the pan and reduce the liquid slightly.

Step 7
~4 min

Add heavy cream and broccoli florets to the pan.

Step 8
~4 min

Lower the heat to cook slowly just below simmering point.

Step 9
~4 min

Do not boil the sauce.

Step 10
~4 min

Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Step 11
~4 min

Put the cooked pasta in the pan and slowly mix with a spoon until it blends with the sauce.

Step 12
~4 min

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor.

Be careful not to overcook the seafood, as it can become tough.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time, pasta cooked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

Pair with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad
Steamed asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Popular seafood dish often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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