Low Sodium Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta
Indulge in the rich, satisfying flavors of this Low Sodium Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Featuring perfectly cooked whole wheat pasta, tender shrimp and scallops, and a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of zesty lemon, this dish is both heart-healthy and indulgent. With no added salt, this recipe relies on fresh parsley, basil, and Parmesan cheese to deliver layers of flavor, while red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make seafood pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Treat yourself to a meal that’s both delicious and mindful of your sodium intake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Sea scallops, cleaned
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Start by boiling a large pot of water and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are opaque and cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Pour in the lemon juice, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir gently to blend the cream with the seafood.
Melt the unsalted butter into the cream sauce, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens slightly, for about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it gently with the creamy seafood sauce until fully coated.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
Serve the pasta garnished with fresh basil leaves, ensuring each serving has a good mix of shrimp, scallops, and sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.8 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.7 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 878 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 2757 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2618 mg | 56% | |
*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.
