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Seafood Spaghetti

A delightful spaghetti dish enriched with fresh seafood and a hint of garlic and lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 lb mixed seafood shrimp, scallops, mussels
  • 1 cup white wine or seafood broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Skillet or sauté pan
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Clean and prepare your mixed seafood while the pasta cooks.
  3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add your seafood to the skillet, cooking until the shrimp turns pink and the mussels begin to open, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Carefully add the white wine or seafood broth, bringing it to a simmer.
  7. Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, toss it into the skillet with the seafood.
  8. Mix in the parsley, lemon juice, and zest, adjusting with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve your seafood spaghetti hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Serve with garlic bread and a light salad for a complete meal.