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Irresistible Italian Seafood Pasta Recipe You Must Try

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This irresistible Italian seafood pasta recipe combines fresh seafood, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, flavorful sauce for a taste of coastal Italy. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine, cooked al dente
  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels)
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Set aside 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the chili flakes and stir for another 30 seconds. Adjust the amount based on your spice preference.
  4. Add the mixed seafood to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and the mussels open (discard any unopened mussels).
  5. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavors into the sauce.
  6. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together using tongs, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss once more to combine.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with a glass of chilled white wine for the ultimate dining experience.

Notes

[‘Choose fresh seafood for the best flavor, but frozen seafood works well if properly thawed.’, ‘Avoid overcooking the seafood to prevent it from becoming rubbery.’, ‘Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Save pasta water to create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles.’, ‘Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference.’]

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Keywords: seafood pasta, Italian recipe, easy dinner, seafood recipe, pasta dish, Mediterranean flavors

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