Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops (and Garlic!)
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops (and Garlic!). This dish is a delightful union of tender scallops and succulent shrimp, enveloped in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with a hint of apple vinegar. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb scallops (fresh or thawed)
- 12 oz pasta (short shape like busiati)
- 12 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 oz butter (salted)
- 1/3 cup dry white grape juice
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, lemon wedges, Kosher salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Soak scallops in a brine solution (1 Tbsp Kosher salt in water) for 10 minutes; drain and dry.
- Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions (about 7 minutes).
- In a hot cast iron pan, add olive oil and sear scallops for 1½ minutes; then add shrimp, garlic, and parsley.
- Cook for another 2 minutes; turn the seafood and cook for another minute.
- Add grape juice to deglaze the pan; reduce heat.
- Stir in butter until melted; season with black pepper.
- Combine drained pasta with seafood mixture; stir gently and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg