Spicy Seafood and Penne
Dive into a bowl of luxurious Spicy Seafood and Penne, a flavorful fusion of tender shrimp, scallops, and calamari, nestled in a bold, tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, chili flakes, and smoky paprika. This crowd-pleasing pasta dish perfectly balances the heat of red chili flakes with the zesty tang of dry white wine and crushed tomatoes, creating a sauce that clings beautifully to al dente penne. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for brightness, it's a seafood lover's dream that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this Italian-inspired recipe serves up ocean-fresh flavors with a spicy kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 250 grams medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 250 grams scallops
- 150 grams calamari rings
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 120 milliliters dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, scallops, and calamari rings. Cook the seafood for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the scallops are golden on the edges. Remove the seafood from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the dry white wine and cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Return the cooked seafood to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Stir to coat the seafood in the sauce, then add the cooked penne pasta. Toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through.
Serve the Spicy Seafood and Penne topped with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1053 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 766 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.
