Creamy Seafood Portofino Delight
This Creamy Seafood Portofino Delight captures the essence of Olive Garden's famous dish while bringing a taste of the sea right to your dining table. Indulge in a rich and velvety sauce that beautifully blends the flavors of succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and flavorful crawfish. Paired with sautéed mushrooms and tossed with linguine, each bite is a delightful medley of flavors that's perfect for special occasions or a comforting weeknight dinner. Although this dish is a delight for the taste buds, it is definitely a treat that you’ll want to savor on special occasions!
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
2 ounces (Melted)
Yellow Onions
2 ounces (1/4-inch dice)
Roux
2 ounces (Prepared (see instructions))
Milk
8 fluid ounces
Heavy Cream
1/2 pint
Shrimp Stock
1 ounce
Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon
White Wine
8 fluid ounces
Garlic Cloves
10 (Minced)
Olive Oil
3 tablespoons
Mushrooms
1 lb (Sliced)
Linguine
1 lb (Precooked and hot)
Fresh Parsley
to taste (Chopped for garnish)
Shrimp
2 lbs (Peeled and deveined)
Crawfish
1 lb (Cooked)
Scallops
1 lb
Mussels
60 (Cleaned and debearded)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Portofino sauce by first dicing the onions and mincing the garlic.
2
To make the roux, heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour, stirring continuously until the mixture turns a golden brown. Set aside.
3
In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4
Pour in the white wine and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the prepared roux, shrimp stock, and Old Bay Seasoning. Allow to cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the milk and heavy cream, turning the heat to high until just boiling. Then, reduce to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. The sauce can be stored for up to one week in the refrigerator.
7
For the seafood, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften.
8
Introduce the mussels to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds until they begin to open up.
9
Next, add the shrimp, crawfish, and scallops, cooking until they are heated through, stirring gently to combine all the seafood.
10
Stir in the Portofino sauce, letting it bubble evenly throughout the mixture.
11
Push the seafood and mushrooms to one side of the pan and add the precooked linguine to the other side. Using tongs, gently mix the pasta with the sauce and seafood until well-coated. Make sure to check that the mussels are all open before serving.
12
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Seafood Portofino Delight?
It is a seafood pasta dish inspired by Olive Garden, featuring a rich and velvety sauce with shrimp, scallops, and crawfish.
Which restaurant inspired this recipe?
This recipe is designed to capture the essence of the famous Portofino dish from Olive Garden.
What types of seafood are included in this recipe?
The dish includes shrimp, scallops, crawfish, and mussels.
What kind of pasta is used in Portofino Delight?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of precooked and hot linguine pasta.
How do I make the roux for the sauce?
Heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil and gradually whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour until the mixture turns golden brown.
How long can the Portofino sauce be stored?
The sauce can be stored for up to one week in the refrigerator.
What vegetables are included in this seafood dish?
The recipe includes yellow onions, minced garlic, and 1 lb of sliced mushrooms.
What is the base of the creamy sauce?
The sauce base consists of milk, heavy cream, shrimp stock, and a prepared roux.
What seasoning is used to flavor the seafood?
One teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning is used to provide a classic seafood flavor profile.
When should I add the mussels to the pan?
Add the mussels after sautéing the mushrooms for 2 minutes, and cook for about 30 seconds until they start to open.
How do I know when the mussels are done?
The mussels are ready when they have opened up; ensure all are open before serving.
How much shrimp is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 lbs of peeled and deveined shrimp.
Is the crawfish used in the recipe pre-cooked?
Yes, the ingredients list specifies 1 lb of cooked crawfish.
What kind of wine is used in the sauce?
The recipe uses 8 fluid ounces of white wine.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
You will need 10 minced garlic cloves for this dish.
What is the first step in preparing the Portofino sauce?
The first step is to dice the onions and mince the garlic.
How should the onions be diced?
The yellow onions should be cut into a 1/4-inch dice.
How much heavy cream is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 pint of heavy cream.
What type of oil is used to sauté the seafood?
Three tablespoons of olive oil are used to sauté the mushrooms and seafood.
How much butter is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 ounces of butter to sauté the onions and garlic.
What is the garnish for this dish?
The dish is garnished with fresh chopped parsley to taste.
How long should I simmer the sauce after adding milk and cream?
Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat until it thickens.
Should the linguine be hot when added to the pan?
Yes, the linguine should be precooked and hot before being tossed with the sauce and seafood.
What heat setting is used to boil the wine?
The heat should be increased to high to bring the wine mixture to a boil.
How many mussels are used in total?
The recipe specifies using 60 cleaned and debearded mussels.
What is the purpose of the shrimp stock?
The shrimp stock adds depth and a concentrated seafood essence to the sauce.
How long do the onions and garlic sauté in the butter?
Sauté them for about 5 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
Can I substitute the linguine?
While linguine is traditional, you could use other long pastas like fettuccine or spaghetti if needed.
Is this recipe suitable for a special occasion?
Yes, the description highlights it as a delight that is perfect for special occasions or comforting dinners.
How should the mushrooms be prepared?
The mushrooms should be sliced and sautéed until they start to soften.