Description
Seafood pasta is a delightful culinary journey that brings the taste of the ocean straight to your dinner table. Featuring succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and juicy mussels tossed with perfectly cooked noodles in a rich garlic and white wine sauce, this dish is both simple and sophisticated. Bursting with fresh herbs and vibrant cherry tomatoes, every bite offers a symphony of flavors that will transport you to sun-soaked beaches. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this seafood pasta is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb fresh seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, mussels)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and herbs.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seafood mix; cook until shrimp turn pink and mussels open (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and white wine; simmer for about 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Combine the drained pasta with the seafood sauce in the skillet; toss well. Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and extra red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg