Seafood Pasta Recipe
Pasta with shrimp, scallops, and clams in a creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Seafood
- 3
Sauté Shrimp and Scallops
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and scallops, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and the scallops are golden brown.
- 4
Add Clams
Add the clams to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up. Discard any that do not open.
Making Sauce
- 5
Make the Cream Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Mix Pasta and Seafood
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and seafood. Toss well to combine and heat through.
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.