Description
A delightful blend of juicy shrimp and tender scallops in a rich and creamy garlic sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, raw, deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cleaning the seafood and patting it dry.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and scallops, cooking until shrimp turns pink and scallops are golden brown.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and add Parmesan cheese, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Finish with fresh herbs and lemon juice before serving.
- Plate and enjoy warm with a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
Keep an eye on the seafood to avoid overcooking. Toast garlic lightly for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: seafood pasta, creamy pasta, garlic sauce, shrimp, scallops, Italian recipe