Frutti Di Mare Recipe
sautéed mussels | clams | shrimp | scallops | cherry tomatoes | grilled polenta | white wine sauce
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Grilled Polenta
Sauce
Method
Preparing the Polenta
- 1
Cook the Polenta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of polenta and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a greased baking dish. Let it cool and set.
- 2
Cooking the Seafood
- 3
Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic (4 cloves) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes (250 grams) and cook until they start to burst (about 3-4 minutes).
- 4
Add Seafood
Add mussels, clams, shrimp, and scallops to the skillet. Pour in 150 ml of white wine and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels and clams open up and the shrimp and scallops are cooked through.
- 5
Finish with Herbs
Once the seafood is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in chopped fresh parsley (2 tablespoons) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
On each plate, place a few slices of grilled polenta and top with the sautéed seafood mixture. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.
