Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish with succulent seafood and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter (and olive oil if using) in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- Whisk in heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper, stirring until thickened.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce; add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Fold in chopped herbs before serving. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute half-and-half for cream. Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta as needed. Fresh garlic is preferred for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pasta, seafood, creamy sauce, garlic, family recipe