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Fisherman's Spaghetti
Fisherman’s Spaghetti is a seafood-forward pasta dish inspired by pantry staples, bringing together clams, shrimp, crab, and tomatoes in a light, wine-enhanced sauce. Designed for convenience without sacrificing flavor, it exemplifies mid-century cooking ingenuity, offering a quick yet impressive entrée suitable for weeknights or casual entertaining. Red pepper seasoning adds subtle heat, while chopped parsley finishes the dish with freshness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • ½ cup onion (chopped )
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
  • ½ cup flour
  • 18 oz clam juice
  • 21 oz minced clams (2 cans)
  • 4½ oz shrimp (1 can)
  • 7½ oz crabmeat (or substitute with more shrimp)
  • 18 oz tomatoes (1 can, drained )
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 dashes red pepper seasoning
  • parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook Pasta

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

  • In a large saucepan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in butter over medium heat until soft.

Step 3: Make the Roux

  • Stir in flour and cook until mixture is bubbly, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

  • Gradually stir in clam juice, minced clams, shrimp, crabmeat, and tomatoes. Stir constantly while cooking until mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 5: Add Seasoning & Wine

  • Add wine and red pepper seasoning. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce is hot but not boiling.

Step 6: Serve

  • Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh seafood if available for enhanced flavor.
  • Substitute white wine with seafood broth for an alcohol-free version.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a green salad.
  • Use gluten-free pasta and flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Top with grated Parmesan for added richness.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword canned seafood, fisherman’s spaghetti, pantry cooking, retro dinner, seafood pasta, vintage recipe, weeknight meal
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