Seafood Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
692 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Seafood Pasta
Description
The Seafood Pasta recipe features linguine complemented by a flavorful medley of shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams. The shrimp and scallops are quickly sautéed with butter to develop a tender, succulent quality. Mussels and clams are then steamed in a white wine, garlic, and shallot base, releasing their natural juices. This creates a broth that forms the foundation for a rich sauce when combined with cream, Parmesan cheese, chicken bouillon, and lemon zest. The sauce thickens to coat the pasta nicely, contributing creamy and bright notes. Fresh parsley adds a final herbal touch.
The result is pasta enveloped in a luxurious sauce, where the shellfish provide a slightly briny contrast to the creamy elements. The tender seafood pieces, combined with al dente linguine, create a textured dish that can serve as a satisfying main course. It balances richness and freshness through its blend of dairy, seafood, and citrus flavors.
This dish can be served as a hearty dinner or a special weekend meal. It pairs well with simple green salads or crusty bread to soak up leftover sauce.
Variations may include adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes as suggested in the notes. Use of different pasta shapes is flexible. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Season carefully to balance salt from the shellfish and added salt.
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine noodles (or spaghetti or fettucine)
- 4 Tablespoons butter , divided
- 1/2 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, uncooked
- 1/2 lb scallops , patted dry
- ½ lb mussels , cleaned and beards removed
- ½ lb clams
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 shallot , diced
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- ¾ cup white wine dry
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream , half and half or milk
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, freshly grated
- lemon from 1/2 of a lemon, zest
- 1/4 cup parsley plus more for garnish, fresh chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain noodles but reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, season shrimp and scallops with a pinch of salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and scallops and cook for about 2 minutes per side (until shrimp is pink and both are opaque), then transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to skillet. Add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add wine and bring to a simmer, cooking for a few minutes. Add clams and mussels then cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, until shells open. Remove mussels and clams to the plate with the other seafood (discard any shells that didn’t open).
- Stir 1 teaspoon cornstarch into the cream. Add cream mixture, bouillon, and ¾ cup of the parmesan to the pan and cook until sauce has slightly thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Add pasta and lemon zest and toss to coat. Add seafood. Garnish with parsley and remaining parmesan. Enjoy.
Notes
- Additional vegetables such as tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, or olives can be included to increase texture and flavor variety.
- Fish or calamari rings may be added to diversify the seafood mix for a more complex dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 692 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 692kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1434IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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