Description
Seafood spaghetti brings Mediterranean coastal magic to dinner tables, blending ocean-fresh ingredients with classic Italian pasta. Succulent shrimp, tender calamari, and delicate mussels dance with garlic-infused olive oil, creating a plate you’ll savor down to the last twirl.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Seafood:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
- 1 cup (150 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (100 grams) calamari rings
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Liquids, Seasonings, and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) white wine
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Immerse spaghetti in a generously salted boiling water bath, cooking until perfectly tender with a slight bite. Drain and reserve.
- Activate a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Introduce shrimp and calamari, searing until shrimp transform to a vibrant pink and calamari become delicately soft, approximately 3-4 minutes. Extract seafood and set momentarily aside.
- Utilize the identical skillet, infuse with minced garlic, allowing aromatic notes to bloom for 60 seconds. Incorporate cherry tomatoes, coaxing them toward a gentle softening.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, permitting liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for two minutes. Introduce heavy cream, complemented by dried basil and oregano, simmering until sauce achieves a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Reunite the perfectly cooked seafood with the simmering sauce. Integrate spaghetti, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating and uniform temperature distribution.
- Elevate the dish’s richness by folding in grated Parmesan. Season judiciously with salt and pepper. Conclude by scattering fresh parsley across the surface, presenting a vibrant, aromatic seafood pasta.
Notes
- Perfectly cook seafood by ensuring it’s just done to maintain tender, juicy texture without becoming rubbery.
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood like plump shrimp and tender calamari for maximum flavor and delightful eating experience.
- Control heat carefully when cooking seafood to prevent overcooking, which can make shrimp tough and calamari chewy.
- Replace traditional spaghetti with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg