Capellini With Calamari And Shrimp(From Tony'S In Houston, Tx)
Delicate capellini pasta is tossed with tender calamari and shrimp in a flavorful tomato-wine sauce, accented with garlic, parsley, and toasted walnuts for a Mediterranean delight.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts ⓘ
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can Italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped ⓘ
- 1/4 cup dry white wine ⓘ
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley ⓘ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⓘ
- 3/4 pound capellini ⓘ
- 10 ounces squid, cleaned and sliced into thin rings
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, deveined, shelled and cut into thirds ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and white wine, bringing to a simmer.
- Add chopped tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- Cook capellini in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Add calamari and shrimp to the sauce, cooking until seafood is opaque and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in toasted walnuts and chopped parsley.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the seafood and sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, try using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought. If you don’t have capellini, angel hair pasta is a great substitute. You can also swap the calamari for scallops or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Ensure not to overcook the seafood for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Capellini with Calamari and Shrimp with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad to complement the dish. A crisp white wine pairs wonderfully, enhancing the flavors of the seafood. You can also garnish with additional parsley or a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.
Storage & Reheating
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When reheating, do so gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water to prevent drying out. Avoid microwaving as it can make the seafood rubbery.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Capellini With Calamari And Shrimp(From Tony'S In Houston, Tx) contains roughly 740 calories, with 19g protein, 58g carbohydrates, and 51g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (142% of the Daily Value), iron (55% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (46% of the Daily Value), and a good source of potassium. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 2606mg per serving (113% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this dish suitable for a gluten-free diet?
To make this dish gluten-free, simply use gluten-free pasta instead of capellini. Ensure that all other ingredients, especially the broth and canned tomatoes, are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).