Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta
Dive into indulgence with this Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta, a restaurant-worthy dish that's surprisingly simple to make at home. Featuring tender shrimp and delicate sea scallops sautéed to perfection, this recipe brings together a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce enhanced by fresh lemon zest, white wine, and grated Parmesan cheese for a symphony of flavors. Tossed with linguine or fettuccine and finished with a bright touch of parsley, this seafood pasta is perfect for elevating weeknight dinners or wowing guests at special occasions. Ready in just 40 minutes, this creamy, garlicky seafood delight is as comforting as it is elegant—making it a must-try for seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 12 Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 Sea scallops
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup White wine
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and scallops, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are opaque and slightly golden. Remove seafood from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour white wine into the skillet with the garlic, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce slightly.
Add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until combined. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, continuing to cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Return the cooked shrimp and scallops to the skillet, along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together gently, ensuring the pasta and seafood are well-coated with the sauce. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your creamy garlic seafood pasta hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.9 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2208 mg | 736% | |
| Sodium | 3850 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 280.6 g | 561% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1182 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2856 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
