Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops
This seafood pasta recipe features tender shrimp and succulent scallops in a buttery garlic wine sauce. It's a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta, Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb scallops
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 12 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 12 shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 oz butter
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 4 wedges lemon (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Scallops – Soak in a brine for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Cook Pasta – Boil in salted water; set timer for 7 minutes.
- Sear Seafood – Heat olive oil in a pan, sear scallops for 1.5 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, and parsley. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Make the Sauce – Deglaze with white wine, scraping the pan. Reduce, then stir in butter until melted.
- Combine – Toss pasta with the seafood sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve – Garnish with lemon wedges and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute seafood broth for white wine if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
