Looking from above, you'll see brilliantly colored plump seafood artfully arranged on a canvas of vibrant tomato fondue. Emerald chives sprinkled atop add a vivid contrast, along with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan. Finished with a ring of crusty garlic bread, it's a feast for the eyes.

Italian Seafood Medley with Chive Tomato Fondue

Name: Italian Seafood Medley with Chive Tomato Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: chopped chives, 2 tablespoons chopped; deveined prawns with shells removed, 8 deveined and shells removed; cleaned lobster tail, 1 cleaned and cut into chunks; cleaned scallops, 6 cleaned; large ripe tomatoes, 3 chopped; garlic cloves, 2 minced; white wine, 1 glass None; olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon grated; salt and pepper, to taste None; garlic bread slices, 2 slices None

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: December 28, 2025

Invoke the warmth of the Italian coast with this creative take on traditional seafood staples. Uniting fresh prawns, succulent lobster and scallops with a rich tomato sauce and a playful dash of chives, this dish sings of elegance, comfort, and unexpected harmony.

Ingredients (for 2)

Chopped chives - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Deveined prawns with shells removed - 8 - deveined and shells removed
Cleaned lobster tail - 1 - cleaned and cut into chunks
Cleaned scallops - 6 - cleaned
Large ripe tomatoes - 3 - chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
White wine - 1 glass
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Grated parmesan cheese - 1 tablespoon - grated
Salt and pepper - to taste
Garlic bread slices - 2 slices

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥🧄

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and fry until it's aromatic.
Step 2 - 🦐🦞🍳

Add deveined prawns, lobster chunks, and scallops to the pan. Sauté until they are partially cooked, then remove from the pan.
Step 3 - 🍅🍷😋

In the same pan, add chopped tomatoes, a glass of white wine, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until it forms a rich sauce.
Step 4 - 🦞🦐🔥

Return the seafood to the pan and allow it to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until all the seafood is fully cooked.
Step 5 - 🌱🥘🥄

Add the chopped chives to the dish and mix it well.
Step 6 - 🍽️🧀🍞

Serve the seafood medley with the tomato fondue on a plate. Sprinkle it with grated parmesan cheese and arrange the slices of garlic bread around the plate.

Additional

It's interesting to note how Italian cuisine makes phenomenal use of the freshest seafood, simulating the comfort of a warm coastal kitchen. This dish can also be personalized by adding a hint of saffron or using different types of seafood as per your preference. Mussels or clams would be a great addition. With little helpers, involve them in washing the seafood and setting the table.