Moms Favourite Seafood Pasta Recipes

PASTA ALLA PAMELA WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally.
• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the baking soda and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes (this keeps the shrimp moist with a nice crust on the outside).
• Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the butter and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the wine to deglaze and let simmer for 1 more minute. Add the peas and pasta. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Add a generous amount of Parmesan and toss again, adding the pasta water as necessary.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Garnish with more Parmesan and the parsley. Serve.

MOM'S FAVOURITE SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In skillet, combine wine, chicken stock, shallots, garlic, tomato, tomato paste and saffron.
• Bring to simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add fish, shrimp and scallops; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and fish and scallops are opaque.
• With slotted spoon, remove fish and seafood to bowl; set aside and keep warm.
• Dissolve cornstarch in 1 Tbsp. of the cream and add to skillet along with remaining cream.
• Cook, stirring, until boiling and thickened.
• Return fish and seafood to skillet and stir to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon over pasta and sprinkle with parsley.

MOM'S FAVOURITE SEAFOOD APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Set oven on Broil.
• Wrap bacon slices, (cut if necessary) around the scallops, shrimp, pineapple chunks and water chestnuts fasten with 2 toothpicks.
• Sprinkle with sea salt, fresh ground pepper and lemon juice.
• Put under broiler, turning often, until bacon is golden brown and crispy.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!
• Excellant served plain, or with seafood, daquiri or fiery Thai sauces.

MOM'S SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook fusilli in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Add remaining ingredients. Combine dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Toss. Chill thoroughly, at least a couple hours.

MOM'S SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, celery and green onions. Mix in French dressing, thousand island dressing and mayonnaise. Fold in tuna and shrimp. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.