Description
Pan-Seared Seafood Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the essence of the ocean to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring succulent shrimp and tender scallops, this recipe combines perfectly cooked pasta with aromatic garlic and a splash of white wine for an unforgettable flavor experience. Ideal for date nights or casual family dinners, this vibrant dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit any seafood lover’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz dry-packed scallops
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti or linguine, and cook until al dente (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Cook seafood: Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turns pink and scallops are golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in white wine, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes until reduced.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and seafood mixture, garnishing with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg