This is a great idea. I started writing simple recipes based on the ingredients available in Taiwan that I was planning to put into a blog or something. I can now spam them here! Hope you enjoy reading (or even better cooking).
Seafood Pasta
Simple and quick recipe, ideal for the fresh seafood readily available in Taiwan. Substitute European basil and parsley with Asian basil and coriander if not available.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti, tagliatelle)
- Finely chopped garlic
- Lemon (grated zest and juice)
- Chilli Flakes
- White Wine (Something fresh like Sauvignon Blanc)
- Tin Tomatoes (blended) or passata
- Meaty Fish (e.g. Swordfish)
- Mixed Seafood (Clams, Squid, Shrimp)
- Chopped parsley and basil
Method
- Leave the clams to soak in briny water a couple of hours before so they release all the grit
- Cook pasta then cool under running water
- Gently fry garlic, lemon zest and chilli flakes in olive oil until turning golden. Do not brown.
- Add a glass of white wine and bring to simmer
- Add tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer
- In separate pan fry fish until golden
- Add seafood and cooked fish to pan and cook (you may need to adjust the order to make sure evenly cooked)
- Stir in the pasta, herbs and lemon juice, check seasoning, and serve with a chilled glass of wine.
