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Seafood Pasta

Delicious Seafood Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce Bliss

This easy Seafood Pasta is packed with flavors and elegance, perfect for impressing loved ones or enjoying a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Mussels Ensure cleaned and scrubbed before use.
  • 1 pound Sea scallops Pat dry for proper searing.
  • 1 pound Large shrimp Deveined and patted dry.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Whole wheat linguine Can swap with spaghetti or other long pasta.
  • to taste Kosher salt Adjust to taste.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Use high-quality for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil Choose a fruity variety.
  • 1 medium Shallot Can substitute with a small yellow onion.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust based on your spice preference.
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine Can substitute with pasta water or broth.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Can be omitted or substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice Fresh is best.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the cleaned mussels in cool water mixed with flour for 30 minutes, scrub thoroughly and discard any that do not close.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguine and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear scallops for 1.5 minutes on each side, then add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté shallot for about 3 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Pour in white wine, add oregano, basil, and Old Bay seasoning. Boil, then add mussels, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Once mussels open, toss in the drained pasta along with scallops and shrimp. Add lemon juice and mix gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Toss in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always choose fresh seafood for the best taste. Be careful not to overcook seafood.

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