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Classic Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta with Mixed Shellfish

Close-up of a white plate filled with linguine seafood pasta featuring shrimp, clams, scallops, and herbs.
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Make this restaurant-style creamy garlic seafood pasta featuring shrimp, scallops, and clams. This recipe delivers rich flavor and is simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 pound mixed raw seafood (shrimp, scallops, clams)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the seafood. If using clams, clean them well. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove seafood and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, if using. Let the sauce gently simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Add the cooked pasta, reserved seafood, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  8. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  9. Stir in the clams (if using) and cook until they open, discarding any that remain closed.
  10. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • If you do not want to use white wine, substitute it with an equal amount of chicken broth or reserved pasta water.
  • Use high-quality lump crab meat if you want to add crab to this mixed seafood pasta.

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