Imagine emerald cabbage parcels resting on a pearly plate. Within each leafy pocket, a vibrant seafood stew peeks out, a medley of shrimp, clams and scallops, generously punctuated with bright red cherry tomatoes and slices of zesty lemon. Fresh herbs and spices sprinkle over the dish like the very first snowfall of the season.

Tuscan Seafood Cabbage Parcel

Name: Tuscan Seafood Cabbage Parcel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 large cabbage leaves blanched; 8 pieces clams cleaned; 8 pieces shrimps shells removed; 8 pieces scallops; half a cup white wine; 4 garlic cloves minced; 8 pieces cherry tomatoes halved; 1 slice per parcel lemon; 4 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1 tbsp each fresh parsley and basil chopped

A delicious medley of seasonal seafood in a cabbage leaf.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · November 28, 2023

A little about this dish

Experience an unconventional taste of Italy with our dish, Tuscan Seafood Cabbage Parcel. This unique recipe draws its inspiration from the traditional Tuscan seafood stew, and artfully pairs it with the crunchiness of fresh cabbage. A hearty seasonal feast taking you on a culinary journey through the heart of Italy, without being too predictable.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large cabbage leaves — 4 — blanched
Clams — 8 pieces — cleaned
Shrimps — 8 pieces — shells removed
Scallops — 8 pieces
White wine — half a cup
Garlic cloves — 4 — minced
Cherry tomatoes — 8 pieces — halved
Lemon — 1 slice per parcel
Olive oil — 4 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Fresh parsley and basil — 1 tbsp each — chopped

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥬💦❄️

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water until they turn vibrant green and flexible. Allow them to cool.
Step 2 — 🍳🔥🧄

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute until it becomes fragrant.
Step 3 — 🍲🦐🐚

Add the cleaned clams, shelled shrimp and scallops into the pan. Stir them around until they start to get cooked.
Step 4 — 🍲🍷💨

Pour the white wine into the pan, and let it simmer until the alcohol evaporates.
Step 5 — 🍅🍋🧂

Put in the halved cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper. Squeeze a slice of lemon into the mix.
Step 6 — 🌿🪴🍅

When the tomatoes get slightly soft, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley and basil into the pan.
Step 7 — 🥬🍲🧺

Lay out the cool cabbage leaves and evenly distribute the cooked seafood mix among them. Fold each leaf to create a parcel.
Step 8 — 🧵🦷📦

Secure each cabbage parcel using a toothpick or kitchen twine, if you have available.
Step 9 — 🍽️🌿✨

Place the prepared parcels on serving plates, sprinkle some more fresh herbs on top, and serve.

A final fox tip

If you're not a fan of one of the seafood ingredients, feel free to substitute it with your preferred one, such as calamari or lobster. You can also put a twist on the recipe by adding a dash of red pepper flakes for a kick of spiciness. This recipe not only makes a nutritious and flavorful dinner but also turns into a fun cooking activity for the whole family.