Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPaia FishMarket KailuaSeafood Pasta Recipe

Seafood Pasta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Pasta tossed with shrimp, scallops, and a creamy garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Creamy Garlic Sauce

Method

Cook the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Prepare Seafood

  1. 3

    Cook Shrimp and Scallops

    In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1 lb of shrimp and 1 lb of scallops to the skillet. Sauté until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Make Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add 4 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Cream and Cheese

    Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

  3. 6

    Season Sauce

    Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Combine Ingredients

  1. 7

    Toss Everything Together

    Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and scallops to the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

  2. 8

    Finish with Parsley

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley for freshness. Serve immediately.

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