Seafood Penne
Dive into a bowl of indulgent Seafood Penne, where tender shrimp, succulent scallops, and briny mussels are nestled in a luscious garlic cream sauce infused with dry white wine. This easy yet elegant pasta dish pairs perfectly al dente penne with a velvety sauce made from heavy cream, fragrant shallots, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and bright parsley, this recipe is a seafood lover's dream that comes together in just 40 minutes. Ideal for special dinners or weeknight indulgence, Seafood Penne combines rich flavors and restaurant-quality finesse to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 250 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200 g scallops
- 300 g mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 liters water
Instructions
Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt, then cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning the seafood occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque.
Add the mussels to the skillet, cover, and let cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels.
Toss the cooked penne pasta into the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Mix everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 254 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1384 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
