Seafood Pasta Recipe
Pasta with shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a garlic cream sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood
Garlic Cream Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Seafood
- 2
Prepare the seafood
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and scallops. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink and opaque. Add the mussels and cover the skillet. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Making Garlic Cream Sauce
- 3
Prepare the sauce
In the same skillet with the seafood, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- 4
Finish the sauce
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for freshness.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.