
Seafood paella, the Spanish rice with shellfish
Seafood paella with bomba rice, king prawns, mussels, squid and saffron, cooked in fish stock until the socarrat forms. The great Spanish one-dish meal to share.
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Seafood paella with bomba rice, king prawns, mussels, squid and saffron, cooked in fish stock until the socarrat forms. The great Spanish one-dish meal to share.

Italian seafood salad with octopus, squid, prawns and mussels, boiled and dressed cold with celery, lemon, parsley and olive oil. A fresh summer starter to make ahead.

Seared tuna in a sesame crust, marinated in soy and cooked just a few moments per side: crisp outside and pink in the centre. A quick, modern fish main course.

Spaghetti allo scoglio with mussels, clams, prawns and squid, tossed in a light sauce of cherry tomatoes, garlic and parsley. The seafood first course of summer Sundays.

A seafood carbonara with octopus and an egg-and-Pecorino cream, original but still balanced and creamy.

Elegant little sponge cakes filled with custard and seasonal fruit, approachable even in a home-baked version.

Spaghetti with pistachio pesto and breaded prawns: a refined Sicilian summer pasta ready in 30 minutes, creamy, fragrant and with a satisfying crunchy crust.