Elegant Wine Appetizer: Stir-Fried Seafood with Tomato
Let’s set the mood tonight with an elegant stir-fried seafood and tomato dish!
Looking for the perfect wine pairing? This stir-fried seafood with tomato is incredibly delicious and sets a wonderful mood. A delightful dish from ‘Every Recipe in the World’ on ‘Mangaek Recipe’.
Main Ingredients
- 8 Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 Squid (cleaned and sliced into strips)
- 1 Bag of clams (approx. 200g), rinsed thoroughly
- 1/2 Onion (sliced)
- 5 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
Flavoring Ingredients
- 3 Ripe tomatoes (2 peeled and finely chopped, 1 cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (cooking wine)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Parsley Flakes
- 3 Ripe tomatoes (2 peeled and finely chopped, 1 cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (cooking wine)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Parsley Flakes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the seafood and vegetables. Peel and devein the shrimp. Clean the squid and slice it into thin strips. Slice the onion similarly to the squid. Thinly slice the garlic cloves to release their aroma. Having all your ingredients prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the tomatoes for a tender texture. Make a shallow cross-shaped cut on the skin of 2 ripe tomatoes. Blanch them in boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the skins loosen easily. Immediately rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking and cool them down. Gently peel off the skins; they should come off cleanly.
Step 3
The peeled tomatoes will be the star of our sauce. Finely chop the 2 peeled tomatoes. This will create a rich and flavorful base for our stir-fry. Cut the remaining 1 tomato into bite-sized pieces. These chunks will add a fresh texture to the dish at the end.
Step 4
It’s time to start stir-frying! Preheat your pan and add a generous amount of olive oil. First, add the sliced garlic and sauté over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Then, add the sliced onion and stir-fry until it becomes translucent. Sautéing the vegetables first deepens their natural sweetness.
Step 5
Once the garlic and onions are nicely sautéed, add the chopped tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce-like consistency. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce for umami richness and 1/2 tablespoon of parsley flakes for a touch of elegance. Stir everything well to combine. The tangy tomatoes and savory oyster sauce will create a wonderfully balanced sauce.
Step 6
This is the final step! Once the delicious sauce is ready, add all the prepared shrimp, squid, clams, and the bite-sized tomato pieces to the pan. Pour in 2 tablespoons of mirin to enhance the flavors and reduce any fishy odors. Stir-fry everything quickly until the seafood is just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the seafood, as it can become tough. Enjoy your delicious stir-fried seafood with tomato, perhaps with a side of steamed rice, crusty bread, or a glass of chilled wine!
