Sea creatures with vegetables and fruits
4 servings
35 minutes
Seafood with vegetables and fruits is a refined dish of Japanese cuisine that combines tender seafood with vibrant vegetables and fruits. Historically, seafood dishes hold a special place in Japanese gastronomy, known for its balance of flavors and health benefits. Baked shrimp, mussels, and squid acquire a rich aroma complemented by the freshness of bell peppers, the spiciness of garlic, and a light citrus tang. Black pepper and cilantro add spicy accents, while olive oil brings all the ingredients together in a harmonious composition. The dish is perfect for both festive tables and cozy dinners served with a glass of white wine or green tea.
1
Brush a deep baking tray with olive oil and place frozen products - shrimp, mussels, and squid rings on it. Let them thaw.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Frozen mussels: 300 g
- Frozen squid rings: 300 g
- King prawns: 300 g
2
We turn on the oven and start preparing vegetables and fruits: we cut the onion into four parts, separate the garlic head into cloves (without peeling), clean the bell pepper from seeds and veins and cut it into six to eight pieces, slice the red chili pepper lengthwise and also clean it from seeds and veins, cut young zucchinis in half lengthwise, small pattypans into four parts, slice the lemon into rings, and divide the orange into wedges, pierce the tomato and transfer everything to the baking tray. We place the garlic shoots on top.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 1 head
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Red chili pepper: 2 pieces
- Baby zucchini (courgette): 4 pieces
- Baby pattypan squash: 4 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Garlic scapes/greens: 3 pieces
3
We beautify it, salt it, pepper it, drizzle with olive oil and put it in the oven at 220 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
After 20 minutes, we take it out, sprinkle with cilantro (which is optional), and discard all unopened mussels.
- Cilantro: 1 bunch