This Captain's Vacation Seafood Pasta is a delightful combination of shrimp, scallops, and clams tossed in a creamy white wine sauce with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 1/2 lb littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, scallops, and clams to the skillet. Cook until seafood is cooked through.
- Pour in white wine and increase heat to high. Cook until wine has reduced by half.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Interesting Facts
Seafood pasta is a classic Italian dish that can be customized with your favorite seafood choices.
Cooking with white wine adds a depth of flavor to seafood dishes and pairs well with the brininess of clams and scallops.