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Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta

Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta combines tender shrimp, scallops, and white fish in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine or linguine. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and convenient dish offers bold flavors and a comforting gourmet experience perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Seafood Mix

  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb scallops, cleaned
  • 1/2 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), cut into bite-sized pieces

Garlic Cream Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Clean and pat dry the shrimp, scallops, and fish. Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Cook the fettuccine or linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving one cup of the pasta water for later use.
  3. Sauté the Seafood: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the seafood mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the seafood turns just opaque. Remove the seafood from the pan and set aside to avoid overcooking.
  4. Build the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same pan, add a bit more butter if needed and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce by half. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the cooked seafood to the pan, add the drained pasta, and toss everything together. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and enough reserved pasta water to achieve your desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh or properly thawed seafood for optimal tenderness and flavor.
  • Remove seafood from heat as soon as it becomes opaque to keep it juicy.
  • Reserve pasta water to help smooth the sauce and help it cling to the pasta.
  • Keep the cream sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent curdling.
  • Freshly minced garlic offers a vibrant flavor unmatched by garlic powder.

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Keywords: seafood pasta, creamy garlic sauce, shrimp pasta, scallops pasta, white fish pasta, quick seafood dinner, fettuccine, linguine

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