Half-Shell Shrimp and Scallop Pasta
A vibrant pasta dish featuring shrimp and scallops, served in a half-shell for a dramatic presentation. This italian-inspired seafood ready in about 40 minutes pairs large, peeled and deveined shrimp, medium, cut into 1/2-inch cubes scallop, fettuccine pasta for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.
Ingredients
- 12 large, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 6 medium, cut into 1/2-inch cubes scallop
- 12 oz, fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and scallops, cooking for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Step 3: Pour in white wine, stir until reduced by half. Toss pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water to bind the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 4: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Shell Shrimp and Scallop Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 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 Half-Shell Shrimp and Scallop Pasta?
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 fettuccine pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Shell Shrimp and Scallop Pasta?
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 Half-Shell Shrimp and Scallop Pasta 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 Half-Shell Shrimp and Scallop Pasta?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
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