Jollof Pasta with Seafood

A marriage of rich Jollof flavors with silky pasta and seafood goodness—comfort with a twist. My parents moved to the United States from Liberia in their 20s and it wasn’t long before they became busy parents to 4 young children. With my dad working as a Taxi cab driver during the day and going to MIT for his masters in the evening, my mom not only had to work various odd jobs but she also had to make sure all our bellies were full. If she wasn’t making Liberian food, she was making us Spaghetti because it was quick, easy and kept us full. This is an elevated version of my mom’s spaghetti. Instead of using ground beef, I decided to use mixed seafood instead for a different taste. This is my go-to recipe for when I miss my mom but also want spaghetti.

-Moima, Co-Founder

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Jollof Simmer Sauce
  • 3 tsp Holy Grail Spice Blend
  • Mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, scallops)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 box of spaghetti or pasta choice
  • 1 tsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: This meal will comfortably feed 4 people.

Directions

  1. Start by seasoning the seafood mix with Holy Grail Spice Blend and sauté it in butter until it’s just cooked—set aside.
  2. In another pan, warm up olive oil, add shallot and garlic, then stir in Holy Grail for a burst of flavor.
  3. Pour in Jollof Simmer Sauce, stirring it in as you let the seafood and cherry tomatoes join the mix. Simmer for 5 minutes until everything’s cozy.
  4. Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and add it straight into the sauce.
  5. Let it all simmer together on low for 5-10 minutes. Finish with parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan.