Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsYummy CrabSeafood Pasta Recipe

Seafood Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Yummy Crab
Time30m
Serves4

Pasta with shrimp, scallops, and crab in a garlic butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

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

  2. 2

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Add 8 oz of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  3. 3

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. Reserve some pasta water for later use if needed.

Seafood Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook the Shrimp and Scallops

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the shrimp (1 lb) and scallops (1 lb). Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. 5

    Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

    In the same skillet, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic (4 cloves) and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in red pepper flakes (1 tsp), lemon juice (2 tbs), chopped parsley (1 tbs), salt (1 tsp), and black pepper (1 tsp). Mix well.

  3. 7

    Add Seafood and Pasta

    Return the cooked shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Add the cooked spaghetti and crab meat (1 cup). Toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce until well combined. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of reserved pasta water.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the seafood pasta hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!

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