Some people stay away from preparing Italian food at home because they are intimidated that it may take a long time and may become too complex for a family on the go. But not all pastas and recipes are created equal. In today’s Cook Like a Chef, we are proposing this HuQQa special — an easy to follow the recipe that will surely delight your family.
Ingredients
350g Spaghetti
20g Butter
40g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
30g Salmon
30g Squid
40g Black mussel
5g Salt
3g freshly ground black pepper
60ml Italian tomato pasta sauce
8g Cloves garlic, minced
6g Fresh basil
25g Dried mushroom
20g Cherry tomatoes
PREPARATION
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until ‘al-dente’ and drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shrimp, mussels, salmon and squid and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes per side.
Then add garlic and cook until soft and fragrant for 3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and simmer for a further 3 minutes, add Italian tomato sauce and mix until combined.
Add cooked spaghetti and toss until fully coated.
Transfer it to a serving plate and garnish with basil and serve.
ABOUT THE CHEF
Chef GÖKHAN ÇÖKELEZ
Head Chef
HUQQA
Head Chef GÖKHAN ÇÖKELEZ leads the culinary team of HuQQa and The Market across Muscat and the region. Having started his career in Istanbul, GÖKHAN boasts over 12 years of experience within the premium food and beverage landscape. His work has carried him from Turkey to the Middle East and Canada. Some of his former roles include Grosvenor House, Qbara, JW Marriott Marquis, Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai and Shook Kitchen. Today, Chef GÖKHAN holds an integral role within the Q Food and Beverage Group, developing both pleasurable and instagrammable dishes for HuQQa and The Market.
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