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Creamy Lemon Garlic Seafood Pasta

Creamy lemon garlic seafood pasta has the most delicious flavor and texture all in one dish! It's SOO GOOD that you can bet that your guests won't be able to resist coming back for seconds! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 694 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguini noodles
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound mussels
  • salt and pepper
Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • Juice of a lemon

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat add the butter. Add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes and add the shrimp for the last 1-2 minutes and cook until no longer pink. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  3. Add the reserved water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the mussels and reduce to a simmer and cover. Let the mussels steam for 5 minutes. Discard the ones that didn't open. Set aside with the shrimp and scallops.
To make the creamy lemon sauce:
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  1. Add 1/4 cup butter to the saucepan and melt. Add garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese has melted and is smooth and creamy. Add the parmesan cheese and juice of one lemon and let simmer until it has thickened.
  2. Stir in pasta and seafood and stir until heated through. Serve with fresh chopped parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 694kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 592mg (25%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1780IU (36%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 144mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 694

% Daily Value*

Calories 694kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 592mg 25%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1780IU 36%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.