Ah, Seafood Battle—sounds like a fun, flavor-packed dish or maybe even a challenge-style platter of seafood! 🦐🦀🦑 Here’s a way to make a “seafood battle” at home, where multiple types of seafood come together in a bold, savory dish:
Seafood Battle Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1/2 lb (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb (225g) scallops or fish chunks
- 1/2 lb (225g) mussels or clams, cleaned
- 1/2 lb (225g) squid rings (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup white wine (or seafood broth)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood:
- Pat shrimp, scallops, and squid dry. Keep mussels/clams cleaned.
- Sauté aromatics:
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion; cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and cherry tomatoes; cook another 3–4 minutes.
- Cook seafood:
- Add shrimp, scallops, and squid. Sprinkle paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring gently.
- Add mussels/clams and pour in white wine or seafood broth. Cover and cook 5–7 minutes until mussels/clams open. Discard any unopened shells.
- Finish:
- Squeeze lemon juice over the seafood.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
💡 Tips:
- You can mix and match seafood—lobster, crab, or firm white fish all work.
- Keep an eye on cooking times—seafood cooks fast, overcooking makes it rubbery.
- For a “battle platter,” serve all the seafood together in a large skillet for a dramatic presentation.
If you want, I can also give a Spicy Cajun Seafood Battle version that’s loaded with bold spices and a creamy sauce—super fun for a party-style meal.
Do you want me to share that spicy version?
