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 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped chives chopped; 8 deveined prawns with shells removed deveined and shells removed; 1 cleaned lobster tail cleaned and cut into chunks; 6 cleaned scallops cleaned; 3 large ripe tomatoes chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 glass white wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese grated; to taste salt and pepper; 2 slices garlic bread slices

An elegant, comforting Italian feast with a twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · December 28, 2025

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.