Pan-Seared Seafood Pasta
Pan-Seared Seafood Pasta is a delightful and elegant dish that brings the essence of coastal dining right to your home. Featuring a medley of perfectly seared shrimp, scallops, and mussels tossed with al dente pasta in a rich garlic-infused sauce, this meal guarantees a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare yet visually stunning, it’s ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and special celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add mixed seafood to the skillet and cook for approximately 3 minutes until shrimp turns pink and scallops caramelize slightly.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes and white wine; let simmer for about 5 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Toss in the drained pasta with reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency.
- Sprinkle with chopped herbs, toss gently, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg