How to Bake Seafood in Wood Fired Oven!

Posted by ilFornino New York on 23rd Oct 2017

Level: Intermediate
Total: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Yield: 2-3 servings of seafood bake

Yeah, pizza is pretty great, but have you ever baked seafood in a wood-fired oven? Our seafood bake recipe will get heads turning and mouths watering from how simply delicious it is. Grab some seafood and let’s get started!

Ingredients:

Seafood:

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound scallops
1 pound white fish filets, cut into chunks
Optional: 1 cup mussels or clams

Sauce:

1-2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
Optional: 1/2 cup white wine or broth

Herbs & Seasoning:

Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Red pepper flakes, thyme, or oregano

Directions:

1. Prepare the Oven: Start your wood fire and preheat the oven to 400-500°F.

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the seafood. In another bowl, combine the marinara sauce with olive oil, lemon juice, and any additional seasonings you like.

3. Assemble the Bake: In a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet, layer the seafood evenly. Pour the sauce mixture over the seafood and make sure everything is evenly coated.

4. Bake in the Oven: Place the baking dish in the wood-fired oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes, gently stirring halfway through, until the seafood is cooked through. Look for pink shrimp, firm scallops, and flaky fish.

5. Check for Doneness: Make sure all seafood reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Mussels or clams should be open when finished cooking; discard any that remain closed.

6. Finishing Touches: Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

7. Serve: Serve the seafood bake with crusty bread for dipping or over pasta to soak up the marinara sauce.

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