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Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta

Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta is a quick and indulgent dinner featuring tender shrimp, scallops, and calamari in a velvety garlic cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish perfectly balances rich flavors with fresh seafood, making it ideal for comforting weeknight meals or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari), cleaned and patted dry

Sauce and Flavorings

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Pasta and Garnish

  • 12 ounces pasta of choice (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep the Seafood: Clean and pat your seafood dry thoroughly to ensure it sears nicely without releasing excess moisture, resulting in flavorful, tender pieces.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water if needed later.
  3. Sauté Garlic and Seafood: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Quickly add the seafood mix and sauté just until the seafood turns opaque, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to overcook.
  4. Deglaze and Make Sauce: Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it reduce slightly for about 2 minutes. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes silky and smooth.
  5. Combine and Finish: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce and seafood. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy garlic sauce and the seafood is well distributed. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh seafood for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook seafood; remove from heat as soon as it turns opaque to keep it tender.
  • Reserve some pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for better melting and deeper flavor.
  • Adjust sauce consistency by adding a little extra cream or white wine if too thick.

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