Seafood Paste

Ingredients

• 3 tsp    olive oil
• 50 g     Chopped shallots
• 2 tsp    chopped garlic
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 100 g   chopped tomatoes, peeled
• 50 g     fresh mussels
• 50 g     Prawns
• 1 cup   dry white wine
• 100 g   crabmeat
• 1/2 cup  Chopped spring onions
• 200 g   Paste
• 25 g     Paemasan cheese
• 5          fresh basil leaves
• Drizzle white truffle oil

Method

In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil.

 When the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

 Saute for 1 minute. Add the tomato  and sauté for 1 minute.

 Add the mussels and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.

 Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cover, cook until the shells open, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the crabmeat and spring onion Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute.

 Add the pasta, toss and continue cooking until the pasta is heated through, about 1 minute. Toss the pasta with the cheese and basil.

 Spoon into the serving dish. Garnish with a drizzle of truffle oil.