Squid Ink Pasta with Calamari, Mussels, + Scallops braised in a Herbed, Spicy Heirloom Tomato Sauce |
For the Brown Butter Panko:
4T Salted Butter, Melted & Browned
1C Panko Breadcrumbs
For the Pasta:
2T Unsalted Butter + 2T EVOO
1 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
5 Cloves of Garlic, Thinly Sliced
1-2 Serranos, Thinly Sliced
2C Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced in Half
2C Seafood Stock + 2C White Wine
2T Sugar (or to your desired sweetness)
1T AP Flour
1-2t Red Pepper Flakes (or to your desired
spiciness)
Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper, To Taste
½C Mixed Herbs (we recommend minced chives, Chiffonade
basil, & tarragon)
½lb Calamari, Cut into Rings
1lb Mussels, Cleaned + Beard Removed
8-10 Seared Scallops
8oz Squid Ink Pasta
Directions:
1. For the Brown Butter Panko: In a small sauté pan over
medium heat, melt the butter until it has begun to toast and lightly brown.
After it is has browned, pour the butter over the panko and quickly toss to
coat the breadcrumbs until they are saturated. Return the buttered breadcrumbs
to the pan and continue to brown them until they reach a lightly golden brown
color. This should only take a few minutes (make sure to move them constantly,
so they don’t burn). Remove them from the pan and place into a bowl, so that
they can be used as a garnish later.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add in the squid ink pasta.
Cook them according to the package; however, ours only took about 3-5 minutes
(just make sure it’s al dente). Drain the pasta and set aside.
3. For the Spicy Heirloom Tomato Sauce: Bring a large sauté pan to
medium-high heat and add in the butter and olive oil. Once they have melted,
add in the red onion slices, garlic slivers, sliced Serranos, and calamari
rings. Cook them until they begin to caramelize slightly and become fragrant,
about 2-3 minutes (don’t let the garlic burn). Throw in the tomato halves and
continue to sauté until they begin to break down and release their juices,
about another 3-5 minutes. Stir in the seafood stock, white wine, and mussels.
Cover and let this mixture cook on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes in
order for the flavors to meld and allowing the mussels to open up. Afterwards,
sift the 1T of AP Flour over the sauce and stir to combine (this will help the
sauce thicken a bit and hold onto the pasta better). Now, it’s time to season
the sauce with red pepper flakes, sea salt, & fresh cracked peppers. Once
it has been seasoned to your liking, add in ¼C of the fresh mixed herbs (saving
the other portion for garnishing).
Add the drained squid ink pasta into the spicy heirloom tomato sauce and
toss to cover the noodles completely.
4. Serving the Pasta: Dump the squid ink pasta onto a serving platter
and place the seared scallops all over the dish. Garnish with the remaining ¼C
of fresh mixed herbs and sprinkle the brown butter panko all over the dish.
5. Enjoy with some toasted bread and a glass of red wine!