Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Olive Garden Seafood Portofino, a culinary masterpiece that combines the essence of the sea with the richness of Italian cuisine. This delectable dish features succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and flaky whitefish, all sautéed to perfection and bathed in a luscious creamy sauce. The sauce is a harmonious blend of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a touch of white wine, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. Served over a bed of al dente pasta, the Seafood Portofino is a symphony of textures and tastes that will transport you to the shores of Italy.
This article presents two irresistible takes on this classic dish: the traditional Olive Garden Seafood Portofino and a lower-fat version that caters to those seeking a healthier alternative. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to deliver the same explosion of flavors, ensuring that every bite is a delightful experience.
The traditional Olive Garden Seafood Portofino recipe stays true to the original, using a combination of butter, olive oil, and heavy cream to create the indulgent creamy sauce. The lower-fat version, on the other hand, utilizes skim milk, fat-free half-and-half, and a touch of cornstarch to achieve a lighter yet equally creamy and flavorful sauce.
With step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients, this article guides you through the culinary journey of creating the Olive Garden Seafood Portofino in your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a restaurant-quality meal, these recipes will empower you to recreate this iconic dish with confidence.
COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN SEAFOOD PORTOFINO
I love, love, love this Olive Garden entree! The sauce is definitely not healthy, but it's delicious!
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- PORTOFINO SAUCE:.
- Start by getting your ingredients ready. Dice the onion.
- *Make the roux (heat vegetable oil on medium/high, add flour, stir continuously until oil flour mixture browns). The amount of oil is about equal to the amount of roux required by the recipe. For instance, the original recipe calls for 2 oz of roux. So 4 tbsp oil and 4 tbsp white flour. Set aside.
- Melt Butter on medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Add white wine. Turn up heat to high until boiling then back down to medium. Cook 5 minutes on medium.
- Stir in roux, shrimp stock, and Old Bay Seasoning. Cook 3 minutes.
- Add milk and heavy cream. Turn heat on high just until mixture starts to boil. Turn to medium/low, cover, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes. The sauce is now ready! It can be store for up to one week in the regrigerator.
- Seafood Portofino:.
- Heat oil in saute pan over medium flame. Put mushrooms inches Cook 2 minutes.
- Add mussels, and cook 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, crawfish, and scallops. Cook until heated through, stirring.
- Add portofino sauce; cook until bubbling throughout.
- Move mushrooms and seafood to one side of pan. Add linguine to other side. Using tongs,coat pasta with sauce. (mussels should be open).
OLIVE GARDEN SEAFOOD PORTOFINO - LOWER FAT!
This is a good slimmed down version of Olive Garden's Seafood Portofino copycat. It doesn't come out quite as buttery flavored, but it is still super creamy and flavorful. If you like, add some other veggies to this sauce. I think that broccoli and peas are both great with this!
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories Mussels
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- PORTOFINO SAUCE:.
- Start by getting your ingredients ready. Dice the onion.
- Melt butter on medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes until onion is soft.
- Add white wine. Turn up heat to high until boiling then back down to medium. Cook 5 minutes on medium.
- Stir in clam juice, shrimp stock, and Old Bay Seasoning.
- Stir together milk and half-and-half. Add cornstarch to this mixture, 1 tablespoon at first. Stir milk mixture in slowly, allowing the sauce to thicken. Add about half at first, slowly, while stirring.
- If you'd like a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch to milk mixture. Continue to add milk mixture slowly, making sure that sauce is the desired thickness.
- The sauce is now ready! It can be store for up to one week in the refrigerator. I like to freeze it in ice cube trays and use whenever I like.
- Seafood Portofino:.
- Heat oil in saute pan over medium flame. Put mushrooms inches Cook 2 minutes.
- Add mussels, and cook 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, crawfish, and scallops. Cook until heated through, stirring.
- Add portofino sauce; cook until bubbling throughout.
- Move mushrooms and seafood to one side of pan. Add linguine to other side. Using tongs, coat pasta with sauce (mussels should be open).
OLIVE GARDEN SEAFOOD PORTOFINO SAUCE
I use shrimp and scallops only. I am unable to obtain crawfish and do not care for mussels. I also use this sauce with chicken & veal. Dh says this tastes like Olive Garden's Seafood Portofino.
Provided by Kit..ty Of Canada
Categories Sauces
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the roux (heat vegetable oil on medium/high, add flour, stir continuously until oil flour mixture browns).
- If you see black flecks in roux it is burnt & you must start over.
- The amount of oil I used was equal to the amount of roux required by the recipe.
- For instance, the original recipe calls for 4 oz of roux.
- So 8 tbsp oil (I use butter) and 8 tbsp white flour.
- Set aside.
- Remaining roux freezes beautifully.
- Make shrimp stock.
- If you are using head on shrimp, set aside the heads and shells and boil with just enough water to cover.
- After boiling 10mins. Discard heads and shells and use the remaining shrimp stock in the amount required by the recipe.
- Melt Butter on medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic puree cover but stir occasionally.
- After diced onions are sauteed add white wine and uncover.
- Turn up heat to high until boiling then back down to medium.
- Cook 5 minutes on medium.
- Now stir in roux and shrimp stock and Old Bay Seasoning. Cook 3 minutes.
- Now add milk and heavy cream.
- Turn heat on high just until mixture starts to boil.
- Turn on medium/low, cover stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, the Sauce is ready. I turned heat to low while I prepared the seafood.
- Heat oil in saute pan over medium flame.
- Put mushrooms in cook 30 seconds.
- Add mussels and cook 30 seconds.
- Add seafood.
- Cook 30 seconds.
- Flip cook 15 seconds more.
- Add portofino sauce 3oz.
- cook until bubbling throughout.
- Move mushrooms and seafood to one side of pan.
- Add linguine to other side.
- Using tongs, coat pasta with sauce. (mussels should be open).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2633.8, Fat 153.5, SaturatedFat 91.2, Cholesterol 654.1, Sodium 925, Carbohydrate 118.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 12.6, Protein 55.1
OLIVE GARDEN SEAFOOD PASTA CHOWDER
I found this recipe on a website somewhere. My friends and I used to go to Olive Garden on Fridays just to get this soup....FORGET the salad! It may seem abit tedious but it's really not. I sometimes use imitation crabmeat AND throw in some extra baby shrimp.
Provided by Michelle S.
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Sort through crab if using fresh for shell.
- Melt butter in 3 quart.
- non aluminum saucepan.
- Add mushrooms; saute for 3 minutes.
- Add sauce mix; stir well.
- Add milk, water, and wine; stir well with a wire whisk until mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat simmer 5- 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add green onions, pasta and crabmeat; stir to combine.
- Heat through, about 2- 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 398.5, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 17.5
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp and scallops.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a lemon wedge.
Conclusion:
This lower-fat version of Olive Garden's Seafood Portofino is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. The best part is that it is easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you are craving Italian food, give this recipe a try.
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