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Seafood Pasta in Garlic White Wine Sauce

Elina James
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pasta
  • 12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water
  • For the Seafood
  • 8–10 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz (225 g) scallops, cleaned
  • 8–12 mussels or clams, cleaned and debearded
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Garlic White Wine Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or seafood broth
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook Pasta : Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  • Prepare Seafood : Pat shrimp and scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side; remove. Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden; remove.
  • Make the Garlic White Wine Sauce : In the same skillet, add remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping any browned bits. Add broth and lemon juice; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  • Cook Shellfish : Add mussels or clams to the sauce; cover and cook until they open (about 5–7 minutes). Discard any that don’t open.
  • Combine Seafood and Pasta : Return shrimp and scallops to the pan; toss to coat in sauce. Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Mix gently to combine.
  • Garnish u0026 Serve : Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (optional). Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.