The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Ltd

New Zealand Seafood Recipes

SEAFOOD MARINARA

SEAFOOD MARINARA
Ingredients
Preferred measurement of units  

Serves 4 

500g16 oz seafood (medium to firm textured, skinless, boneless fish fillets & shellfish e.g. oysters, scallops, mussels)

2 Tbsp oil

1 onion, finely chopped

¼ tsp dried basil

½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp dried oregano

2 Tbsp white wine (optional)

1 x 425g15 oz can tomatoes & juice

Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

4 cups cooked pasta

Method

Cut fish into 2cm cubes.  Steam open shellfish & remove shellfish meat from shells.  Discard unopened shells.

Heat oil in a frypan over a medium heat, add onion & saute until soft.

Add basil, paprika & oregano & cook 2-3 minutes.

Add wine, if desired & tomatoes & juice.  Simmer slowly for 5-10 minutes until thick & pulpy.

Add cubed fish & shellfish & cook gently until fish turns white thorughout.  Season with salt & freshly ground pepper. 

Serve immediately over your pasta.