The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition June/July/August 2018

Dining Out PAGE 51 www.theconnectionsnj.com Directions: By: Rosemary Scoleri Paisano's Restaurant Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds (16 to 20 count) peeled and deveined shrimp 1 pound sea scallops, halved crosswise 1 pound clean fresh calamari, sliced crosswise in 1/2 inch thick rings 2 pounds of fresh mussels 1/4 cup good olive oil 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 red onion, chopped 2 lemons freshly squeezed (will yield 1/4 cup lemon juice) Freshly ground black pepper 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced crosswise 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienne crosswise 1 1/2 cups dry white wine Fill a large pot with 3 quarts of water and add the Old Bay season- ing and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, add the shrimp, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes, until firm. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a large bowl. Leave 2 cups of the poaching liquid in the pot and discard the rest of liquid. Add the wine to the poaching liq- uid and bring to a boil. Add the sea scallops, lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, until cooked. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to the bowl with the shrimp. Bring the liquid back to a boil, add the calamari, and simmer for 2-3 min- utes, until cooked. With a slotted spoon transfer the calamari to the bowl with seafood. Careful not to overcook any of the seafood or it will be tough! Bring the liquid to a boil again, add the mussels and cover, simmer for 4-5 minutes, until all the shells have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open. Turn off the heat and set aside until the mussels in broth are cool enough to handle. Remove the mussels from the shells and add to the bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup poaching liquid and discard the rest. Drain the seafood into a colan- der and replace back into the bowl. For the dressing, add the olive oil, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, poaching liquid, lemon zest, juice of lemons, add salt and black pep- per to taste. Toss gently, and add fennel, parsley and basil. Toss gen- tly again, cover with plastic wrap or cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight is best. Serve cold. Rosemary Prep: 50 minutes Serves: 6-8 Buon Appetito! SEAFOOD SALAD www.paisanoswatchung.com 1511 Rt. 22, Watchung Square Mall, Watchung, NJ 908-755-1944 (fax) 908-755-1877 Catering For All Your Home & Corporate Events! Delivery Available • On-line Ordering Available Gluten Free Pizza Gourmet Pizza Pasta/Salad Entrees Join Our Facebook Page Download OUR NEW APP Monday Night 1/2 Price Pasta Night Includes Salad & Bread Not to be combined. Beverage not included. 4-9 pm only. Wednesday Night 1/2 Price Chicken Entrée Night Includes Salad & Bread Dine-In Only. Beverage not included. 4-9pm only. Not to be combined with other offers. Dine In/Take Out Catering $ 5 OFF Any Order $30 or More Before Taxes. Expires 8/31/18. Mention coupon when ordering. Cannot be used with any specials or promotions. $ 10 OFF Any Order $60 or More Before Taxes. Expires 8/31/18. Mention coupon when ordering. Cannot be used with any specials or promotions. $ 2 OFF Any Large or Jumbo Pizza Cannot be combined with any other special offer. Expires 8/31/18.