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Seafood Pasta in Creamy Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A rich and indulgent seafood pasta tossed in a creamy garlic sauce, featuring a medley of shrimp, scallops, and mussels for a delicious and elegant meal.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb scallops
  • 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Add shrimp and scallops, cook for 2-3 minutes until starting to turn opaque.
  5. Add mussels and white wine, cover and steam until mussels open (about 5 minutes). Discard any unopened mussels.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute seafood with your favorites such as clams or squid.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
  • Adjust cream amount for a lighter or richer sauce as desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg