There is a dish that embodies the magic and abundance of celebrations, a true embrace of the sea on the table: Spaghetti allo Scoglio!
We know what you’re thinking: they’re demanding, I have a thousand things to do for Christmas, but we stop you right there!
This is not just a recipe, it’s the experience your guests will remember.
Imagine the enveloping aroma of the freshest seafood, the rich and flavorful sauce that coats the al dente spaghetti, and the vibrant colors that transform your table into a royal feast.
Yes, they require a bit more dedication than tomato pasta, but we assure you that the first taste will make you forget the effort. To miss out on a dish so rich in history, flavor, and ambiance is truly a shame! It’s the joy of celebrating, brought to the table!
So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to create a masterpiece.
Follow our tips: you’ll see that the preparation will go smoothly and the result will be simply legendary. Below I leave you other Christmas and non-Christmas first courses, and then let’s go right under the photo to discover how to prepare Spaghetti allo Scoglio!
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Expensive
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
Ingredients for Preparing Spaghetti allo Scoglio
- 11 oz spaghetti
- 2.2 lbs mussels
- 2.2 lbs clams
- 8 scampi
- 14 oz squid
- 10.5 oz shrimp
- 14 oz cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tbsps white wine
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste parsley
How to Prepare Spaghetti allo Scoglio
Clams and Mussels: Clean them (purge the clams, scrape the mussels) the day before.
Important: put the clams to purge in cold salted water for at least 2-3 hours (better if overnight), changing the water a couple of times. They will be ready the next day.Open the Shellfish Immediately: Start by putting mussels and clams (already cleaned!) in two separate pans with garlic, oil, and chili, covering with a lid and letting them open quickly over high heat.
Filter and Save: Drain the liquid that has formed (the sea water from the shellfish). Filter this liquid twice (first with a strainer and then with a cheesecloth or a clean cloth) to remove sand and impurities.
This broth is the soul of the sauce! Keep it aside warm.Partially Shell: Shell most of the mussels and clams immediately (leaving a few with the shell for decoration).
Clean the Scampi and Shrimp: Remove the intestine from the shrimp and scampi using a knife, make a cut in the shell and with a toothpick take out the intestine (that thin black string).
Remove the head and decide if you want to shell them all or leave some with the shell for a more attractive visual effect.
Cut the squid into strips then cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and put a pot full of lightly salted water on the heat to cook the spaghetti.
Brown the whole crushed clove of garlic with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan that can contain all the seafood.
Add the squid and brown them for 5 minutes then deglaze with white wine, letting it evaporate.
Add the cherry tomatoes letting them cook for 5 or 6 minutes and put the spaghetti in the boiling pot, cooking them a few minutes less than indicated on the package.
Lastly, add scampi and shrimp, a few tablespoons of mussel cooking water, and the clams, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Drain the spaghetti into the pan, incorporate mussels and clams and the remaining mussel cooking water set aside and finish cooking, stirring gently.
Taste for saltiness, season with freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley, and serve the Spaghetti allo Scoglio immediately on the table.
Storage, Tips, and Variations for Spaghetti allo Scoglio
You can also prepare the seafood sauce the day before.
You can use mantis shrimp instead of scampi, add pieces of salmon fillet or red mullet fillets to give even more flavor.
Open mussels and clams the day before, filter their liquid and keep it in the fridge to season and finish cooking the spaghetti.
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