Description
A delightful and rich pasta dish featuring a creamy garlic sauce and a medley of fresh seafood, perfect for both family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh pasta (or dried pasta)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or asparagus
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking until they turn opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently, thickening slightly. If too thick, stir in reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper, mixing until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
- Serve warm with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
Keep an eye on the garlic to avoid burning, and adjust seafood types based on personal preference. For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pasta, seafood, creamy, garlic, easy recipe, family meal