Seafood Pasta with Easy Creamy Garlic Sauce for a Cozy Dinner
Enjoy a delightful blend of seafood and creamy garlic sauce with this easy seafood pasta recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to substitute the seafood with your choice of protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Seafood Pasta, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Cozy Dinner