Mixed Seafood Recipe
Octopus, shrimp, calamari, mussels, scungilli, lemon, olive oil
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Ingredients
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Seafood Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Clean and prepare the octopus, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and scungilli. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Cook the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from water and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp and Calamari
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and calamari, and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and calamari is tender. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Cook the Mussels
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the mussels. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until mussels open up.
- 5
Combine Everything
Add the chopped octopus, shrimp, and calamari back to the skillet with the mussels. Stir in the scungilli, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
