PAELLA INSPIRED SEAFOOD PASTA WITH A COGNAC CREAM SAUCE

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Paella Inspired Seafood Pasta with a Cognac Cream Sauce image

Provided by Judson Allen, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings, depending on shrimp and lobster size

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons paella spice blend
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 1/4 cups seafood stock
4 tablespoons cognac
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Fine sea salt
1 lobster tail, meat removed, shell discarded
10 medium shrimp, shells and tails removed
Corn oil, for deep frying
1 pound mussels
1/2 a lemon, juiced
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
1 pack rice noodles
8 ounces King crab meat

Steps:

  • Melt half of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add half of the shallots and some of the paella spice blend. Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the cheese and half the garlic and whisk quickly until thick. Add a quarter of the seafood stock, the cognac and lemon zest to the sauce and let this reduce until thick and creamy. Add salt to taste.
  • Soak the dried rice noodles in warm water to soften.
  • Sprinkle the crab meat, shrimp and lobster with some paella spice blend and salt. Take some of your noodles and lay on a flat surface. Add a portion of crab meat, shrimp and lobster in the middle of the noodles and wrap them. Repeat steps for the "rice noodle bundles of seafood."
  • Heat the oil in a heavy pot and deep fry the noodle bundles until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and season with sea salt immediately.
  • In a skillet add the remaining butter, garlic and shallots and cook over medium-high heat. Add the remaining seafood stock and the lemon juice. Add the mussels to the broth and steam until opened.
  • Place the fried seafood bundle in the middle of a bowl and spoon sauce around. Place mussels in each corner of the bowl (4 per serving). Garnish with chopped parsley.

jason sankar
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jinam Modasiya
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I've tried this recipe several times now and it's always a success. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is always cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood pasta dish.


SUTHA RUPAN
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This is my go-to recipe for seafood pasta. The sauce is always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe.


Robert Lewandowski
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked seafood. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Aaron Ashirifi
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahsan Ali Shokat
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was delicious and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sahin Alom
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Abu Bakar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cognac cream sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood, and the roasted red peppers add a nice pop of color and flavor.


Md Parvez
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The cognac cream sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the seafood is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Christine Nkirote
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the roasted red peppers, which added a nice touch of sweetness.


Massah Gray
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This paella-inspired seafood pasta was a hit with my family! The cognac cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the roasted red peppers, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.