Seafood Pasta

Name: Seafood Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 4 ounces thin spaghetti; 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 pound bay scallops; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

This light dish is always welcome on a warm spring night.

Seafood Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 ounces thin spaghetti
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 pound bay scallops
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a medium skillet, saute 1 garlic clove in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil and tarragon; saute 2 minutes longer. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until mixture reaches desired thickness.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In another skillet, saute remaining garlic in remaining butter for 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add scallops and cook 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque. Add to tomato mixture. Drain pasta; transfer to a bowl. Pour seafood mixture over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.