Sunday, May 9, 2010

Truffled Aglio Olio Seafood Pasta








Olive oil Sauce:


Olive oil of choice
4 large cloves garlic
Generous pinch red pepper flakes
lemon zest
truffled sea salt
splash of vanilla
douse of white wine or champagne

Shrimp
Bay Scallops
Crab or Calamari


Fresh angel hair pasta


Make a paste with garlic and truffled salt; Saute garlic paste, red pepper flakes and lemon zest in olive oil; add in seafood, vanilla and alcohol, let reduce.


Toss with fresh pasta, top with shaved truffles, parmesean cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil.


Can substitute dried pasta for fresh, or use risotto. Also use dried black truffles, or truffle oil if no truffled sea salt available.