No need to look any further. How about shellfish pasta today? Seafood lovers will definitely fall for this filling and delicious shellfish pasta with just the right amount of cream. It's such a delicious dish that it might even win over some new seafood fans!
Shellfish include various crustaceans like shrimp, lobster, and langoustine. These treasures of the sea have a mild flavor, but may have a hint of sweetness or saltiness. They pair best with fresh white wines.
Shellfish pasta is easy and quick to prepare. You only need shellfish (frozen or fresh), cooking cream, onion, garlic, and seasonings like salt, pepper, and for example coriander or basil.
Shellfish Pasta
Ingredients (4 servings):
- 350 g mixed shellfish (frozen) or fresh shellfish
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 carton cooking cream
- salt and pepper
- coriander or basil
Instructions:
If using frozen shellfish, thaw and drain them. Cook the pasta in salted water. Chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in oil in a pan. Add the cooking cream and let it simmer for a moment.
Add the shellfish mix and cook for about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped coriander or basil. Combine the sauce and pasta together. You can also serve them separately.
Tip! You can also cook the pasta in true Italian style in wine. You can use a more affordable wine for cooking. The alcohol evaporates during cooking. However, it's worth investing in the wine you serve with the meal.
So pair it with a fresh and crisp white wine, which can also have a bit of sweetness and fruitiness. A dry sparkling wine is also always a safe bet with shellfish.
If you grab one of the wines below along with the scissors, you'll soon be on a wonderful flavor journey!
Gloria Grillo
Gloria Grillo is a white wine that charms with its freshness and multi-dimensional flavor characteristics. This wine comes from Italy's sunny vineyards, where Grillo grapes ripen in perfect conditions.
The taste is lively and balanced, where fresh citrus fruits harmonize with gentle acidity. The aftertaste leaves a pleasantly fresh sensation in the mouth, inviting you to take the next sip.
Gloria Grillo is excellent to enjoy on its own as an aperitif or paired with light fish, shellfish, and salads. Its crisp character also makes it a great choice for relaxed summer picnics and barbecues.
You can find price and product information here.
Pares Balta Cava Brut B
Pares Balta Cava Brut B was a winner from birth and is one of the most popular organic sparkling wines. The fresh, acidic sparkling wine has floral freshness and nuance. A touch of green apple, a hint of citrus! It forms a perfect flavor pairing with fish and shellfish dishes.
It's also an excellent toast wine and social wine. It's organic, vegan, and packaged in an environmentally responsible bottle. This wine also has an excellent price-quality ratio.
You can find price and product information here.
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire Organic
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire Organic is a delicious dry white wine and pairs with shellfish as well as pike-perch or perch, sushi, mussels, and blinis. It's crisply acidic, clearly mineral, buttery, and toasty. A fresh and crisp Chablis that's suitable for vegans. The ladybug image on the bottle label is a reminder of that.
You can find price and product information here.
Wolfberger W2
Wolfberger W2 combines two Alsace grape varieties in an exceptionally successful way! Riesling brings elegant freshness and crispness to the wine, while Pinot Gris adds richness and fullness. This white wine is very versatile, but at its best as a companion to fish and shellfish dishes. The wine has a light sweetness, which pairs well with seafood delicacies.
You can find price and product information here.
Wolfberger W3
Wolfberger W3 is a three-grape wine, which the name gives the first hint about. It contains three Alsace grape varieties: Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Riesling. Muscat brings fruity aromatics to the wine, Pinot Gris adds fullness and richness, and Riesling provides the crispness and freshness. This deliciously acidic and multi-dimensional wine pairs wonderfully with shellfish and fish dishes, among others.
In addition to being a versatile food wine, it's also a great aperitif.
You can find product information here.
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