In the realm of plant-based seafood alternatives, seitan stands out as a culinary marvel. Its unique texture and versatility make it an ideal choice for creating a variety of seafood dishes, including scallops, fish, clams, and shrimp. With the right seasonings and cooking techniques, seitan can be transformed into delectable seafood-like creations that cater to both vegans and seafood enthusiasts alike. This article will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the best recipes for cooking seitan seafood scallops, fish, clams, and shrimp, providing step-by-step instructions and culinary tips to guide you towards a delightful and satisfying plant-based seafood experience.
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SEAFOOD PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS (AND GARLIC!)
A buttery garlic wine sauce pairs with shrimp and scallops in this easy dish. Add some pasta and dinner is served!
Provided by Christina Conte
Categories Main Courses
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the scallops for 10 minutes in a brine solution (3 Tbsp Kosher salt in 16 oz water.)
- Remove after 10 minutes and place on a rack to dry.
- Next, put a large pot of well salted water on to boil for the pasta. Once the pasta goes in, set a timer for 7 minutes before the pasta will be ready (according to package instructions.)
- Make sure the scallops are dry. If they are not, pat them dry with a paper towel. When the timer goes off, put a large cast iron pan on high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
- When the pan and oil are very hot, add the scallops and sear them for about 1 1/2 minutes before adding the shrimp, garlic, and parsley.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, then turn the scallops and shrimp and cook for a further 1 1/2 minutes. Next, add the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan; turn the heat down just to keep it warm.
- Add the butter and stir to melt. Add some freshly ground black pepper, if desired, then taste the sauce or a piece of seafood and add salt if needed.
- Drain the pasta, which should be ready, but reserve a cup or so of pasta water. You will only need this pasta water if you want to add some after mixing everything together. Add the pasta directly to the seafood sauce in the pan.
- Stir gently to incorporate all the ingredients together. Add some of the reserved pasta water, if desired, then top with a twist of lemon in the pan.
- Serve immediately as this seafood pasta dish is best piping hot. Don't forget some crusty bread to mop up the buttery garlic and wine sauce at the end!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 100 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 175 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat
SHRIMP, CLAMS, AND SCALLOPS PASTA
Seafood combined with a savory red sauce over pasta will tease your senses! I serve mine with fresh garlic bread and a green garden salad. YUM!
Provided by Hawn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, sugar, salt, oregano, red pepper, and bay leaf. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Place the clams in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam until opened. Discard clams that do not open. Stir into the sauce.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the shrimp and scallops 2 minutes, or until opaque. Mix in garlic. Stir into the sauce. Serve sauce with seafood over the cooked spaghetti, and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 129.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 938.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SEAFOOD PAN FRIED NOODLES
Our restaurant-style Seafood Pan Fried Noodles recipe is a classic Cantonese version made with crispy Hong Kong noodles and the perfect amount of sauce.
Provided by Bill
Categories Noodles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For this dish, we used scallops, shrimp, and prepared frozen squid that was already cleaned and cut. You can also prepare fresh squid. Do this by cutting the cleaned squid open lengthwise and lightly scoring it with a diamond pattern. See the technique we used in our Stir Fried Squid with Pickled Vegetables.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing together your hot chicken stock with the sesame oil, salt, sugar, oyster sauce, white pepper. Set aside. Separately, mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry and set aside.
- Cut the ends of your choy sum, wash it them well in cold water, and set aside. These will be left whole as they are served in Chinese restaurants.
- Bring a large pot or wok filled with water to a boil. If using fresh noodles, blanch them for 30-60 seconds. If using dried noodles, follow the package directions for cooking times, but make sure they remain al dente. In both cases, place the noodles directly into a cold water bath to stop the cooking and drain thoroughly in a colander.
- Next, heat your wok or nonstick frying pan until hot. Add a tablespoon of oil and swirl it around so it coats your cooking surface. Spread out the noodles in a thin, even layer, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until crispy.
- Use a spatula to loosen the noodles. Take a peek under the noodles to ensure they're golden brown. Use a spatula to flip the noodles over. If you can't get it in one shot, flip it over in sections.
- Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil around the sides of the pan, and crisp the other side to get the noodles evenly browned. Transfer the noodles to a serving plate.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in your wok (you can also use the water you boiled the noodles in), and add a tablespoon of oil to the water. Blanch the choy sum for 30 seconds. Remove with a Chinese spider or strainer shaking off the excess water and place around the noodles.
- Next, blanch the shrimp, scallops, and squid by slowly stirring them in the water until just opaque (about 20 seconds). Transfer to a plate. The seafood should be just 70% cooked, since they will be cooked again in the stir-fry step of the dish.
- Start with a clean, dry wok over medium low heat. Spread 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of your wok. Add the ginger and cook for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Stir in the garlic, scallions, carrots and mushrooms, turning the heat up to the highest setting. Next, add the shrimp, scallops, and squid. Stir-fry for 10 seconds, and add the wine.
- Next, add the sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry to ensure it's combined, and add ⅔ of it while stirring the contents of the wok. Cook for 15 seconds. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon. Add the rest of the cornstarch slurry until the sauce is your preferred consistency.
- Pour the entire mixture over the noodles and serve immediately. Serve with hot chili oil on the side!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 321 mg, Sodium 1127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STEAMED WHITE SEITAN (FAKE CHICKEN OR PORK)
Steamed white seitan from Viva vegan Terry Hope Romero. To be used in place of chicken or pork style dishes. I absolutely love this, feeling a bit saucy? Marinate in Reggae reggae sauce before cooking. I cheat at this recipe and use my kenwood chef dough hooks to knead for me
Provided by cakeinmyface
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a jug whisk together broth, garlic, olive oil. In a large bowl combine wheta gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, thyme, paprika, cumin, and salt. Form a well in centre of dry ingredients and stir well with rubber spatula until dough leaves side of the bowl.
- Knead for 2-3 mins to develop gluten. I cheat at this stage and use the Kenwood chef to do the kneading on power 1 or 2.
- Leave dough to rest for 10 min, knead again for 30 seconds.
- Place dough on cutting board and cut into 4 equal pieces.
- Tear off 4 X12 inch pieces of foil and place piece of dough in centre of foil, fold the short sides of the foil over the loaf, the fold over the ends the foil should be secure but loose allowing for it to expand. Place in steamer basket and steam for 30 minutes Allow the dough to cool to the touch before chilling in fridge or overnight.
- Store seitan in the fridge tightly sealed in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks or freeze, defrost before use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 592.4, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.2
Tips:
- Choose the Right Seitan: Opt for a firm and chewy seitan that can withstand the cooking process without falling apart. Look for seitan labeled "vital wheat gluten" or "wheat gluten."
- Marinate the Seitan: Marinating the seitan in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids helps infuse it with delicious flavors. Experiment with different marinades to create unique taste profiles.
- Cook the Seitan Properly: Depending on the recipe, you can pan-fry, bake, or boil the seitan. Be careful not to overcook it, as this can make it tough and rubbery.
- Use a Variety of Vegetables: Incorporate a variety of colorful and nutritious vegetables into your seitan seafood dishes. This adds flavor, texture, and essential vitamins and minerals.
- Experiment with Different Sauces: Don't be afraid to try different sauces to complement your seitan seafood. Whether it's a creamy Alfredo sauce, a tangy lemon-butter sauce, or a spicy tomato sauce, find one that enhances the flavor of the seitan.
Conclusion:
With its versatility and ability to mimic the texture and flavor of seafood, seitan makes a fantastic plant-based alternative for those looking to reduce their seafood consumption or follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. The recipes provided in this article offer a diverse range of seitan seafood dishes, from classic fish and chips to sophisticated scallops and clams. With careful preparation and cooking techniques, you can create delicious and satisfying meals that are both good for you and the environment. So, embrace the culinary possibilities of seitan and enjoy these delectable plant-based seafood creations!
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