Garlic Seafood Spaghetti
A luxurious and flavorful seafood pasta featuring succulent shrimp and scallops tossed in a rich, silky garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb spaghetti
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb sea scallops
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
2. Pat shrimp and scallops dry; season with salt and pepper.
3. Sear scallops in olive oil for 2 mins per side; set aside.
4. Sear shrimp for 2 mins until pink; set aside.
5. Melt butter in pan; sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 min.
6. Deglaze with wine and lemon juice; simmer for 3 mins.
7. Toss pasta into the sauce with reserved pasta water.
8. Fold in seafood and parsley; serve warm.
Notes
Use bronze-cut pasta for better sauce adhesion.
Always pat seafood dry for a better sear.
Replace wine with clam juice or vegetable broth if preferred.