Creamy Italian Seafood Pasta with Garlic and White Wine

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A luscious pasta dish combining tender shrimp, scallops, and clams in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce, finished with fresh herbs. This italian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs linguine pasta, peeled and deveined shrimp, patted dry sea scallops for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 560 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 560 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz linguine pasta and cook for 9 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz shrimp and 8 oz scallops to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes per side until opaque and lightly golden. Remove seafood and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 lb scrubbed clams and 1 cup dry white wine to the skillet. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until clams open. Discard any unopened clams.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return shrimp and scallops to skillet along with drained linguine, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Creamy Italian Seafood Pasta with Garlic and White Wine take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Creamy Italian Seafood Pasta with Garlic and White Wine?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep linguine pasta from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Italian Seafood Pasta with Garlic and White Wine?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Creamy Italian Seafood Pasta with Garlic and White Wine for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Creamy Italian Seafood Pasta with Garlic and White Wine?

Italian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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