Jul 14 2026
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Hot Antipasto Recipe

Inspired by The Original Vazzy's
Time2h
Serves6

A taste of Mama’s eggplant rollatini, fried calamari, broiled shrimp, seared scallops, and clams casino

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Ingredients

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Eggplant Rollatini

Fried Calamari

Broiled Shrimp

Seared Scallops

Clams Casino

Method

Eggplant Rollatini

  1. 1

    Prepare the Eggplant

    Slice the eggplant lengthwise into thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Fill the Eggplant

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take a slice of eggplant, place a spoonful of filling on one end, and roll it up. Place seam side down in the dish.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Cover the rolls with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Fried Calamari

  1. 5

    Prepare the Calamari

    Rinse the calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 6

    Mix the Coating

    In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Coat the Calamari

    Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until thoroughly coated.

  4. 8

    Fry the Calamari

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Broiled Shrimp

  1. 10

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a bowl, mix together garlic, olive oil, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

  2. 11

    Broil the Shrimp

    Preheat the broiler. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet in a single layer. Broil for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly charred.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Seared Scallops

  1. 13

    Prepare the Scallops

    Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 14

    Sear the Scallops

    Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  3. 15

    Add Garlic

    Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking and sauté until fragrant.

  4. 16

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy.

Clams Casino

  1. 17

    Prepare the Clams

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the clams under cold water and open them slightly.

  2. 18

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, minced garlic, parsley, and melted butter. Mix well.

  3. 19

    Stuff the Clams

    Place the clams on a baking sheet and spoon the filling onto each clam. Drizzle with a bit more melted butter.

  4. 20

    Bake

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until the topping is golden and the clams are cooked through.

  5. 21

    Serve

    Serve hot as an appetizer.

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