Weekday Creamy Seafood Pasta Recipes

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until soft, but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add wine, reduce heat, and pour in cream. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA BAKE- A FAMILY HOLIDAY TRADITION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Heat a skillet over medium , drizzle with Olive oil.
• Saute seafood for 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly add wine to deglaze the pan, add shallots, garlic & butter. Stir.
• Add flour, stir to coat seafood.
• Pour in milk or cream, bring to a boil stirring constantly
• Reduce to simmer, sauce should start thicken.
• Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 the Parmesan.
• Cook, drain and rinse penne pasta.
• Mix bread crumbs into melted butter.
• Layer in casserole dish- pasta, sauce and seafood, bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan.
• Bake 15 minutes or until top is golden and edges are bubbly.
• Serve with a glass of Chardonnay and crusty bread.

CREAMY GARLIC SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pan, add a splash of oil and allow to heat up.
• Season the seafood with salt and pepper then cook in batches until golden brown.
• The shrimp/prawns should take no more than a minute per side (depending on size) and the calamari and mussels will take only a few minutes to cook. Take care not to overcook the seafood as they will go tough and rubbery. Rather undercook slightly as it will cook a little more while being tossed with the sauce and pasta.
• Remove the seafood from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook until fragrant then pour in the lemon juice and wine.
• Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce by half.
• Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Add the seafood (and any of its resting juices) and parsley and stir to combine.
• Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and a splash of the pasta cooking water and toss to coat the pasta. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium-sized saucepan, boil water and salt it. Add your pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and add olive oil. Cook the shrimp for a minute, then season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning or paprika if using.
• Continue to cook the shrimp until it's pink. Do this in batches if you're worried that you may overcook the shrimp. Remove the shrimp onto a plate and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic, cook for 30 seconds or until it's fragrant. Add the heavy cream, and with the spatula deglaze the pan.
• Add parmesan, let it melt then loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water and allow to simmer for a minute. Taste the sauce and see if more salt and pepper is needed.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce until it's well coated. Add the shrimp back in to reheat it gently, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to directions on the package; drain and rinse until cold.
• Transfer pasta to a large salad bowl. To the pasta, add prepared shrimp, cucumbers and celery; set aside
• In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, onion powder and pepper; whisk until incorporated.
• Add dressing to the pasta; mix until well combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Garnish with dill and serve!

WEEKDAY CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed according to package.
• Pour alfredo sauce into a large saucepan set over medium heat. Meanwhile, slice crab into chunks. Stir in crab and nutmeg. If pasta is not ready yet, reduce heat to low and cover to keep warm.
• When pasta is cooked, drain well. Then add to sauce in pan. Stir in spinach. If sauce is too thick, stir in milk, 1/4 cup at a time. Stir until warmed through, 1 or 2 more minutes. Serve in big pasta bowls.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm.
• Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ Tbsp cajun seasoning.
• In a large non-reactive skillet*, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165˚F on a thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, saute the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute another 2 minutes.
• Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste if needed.
• Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

BAKED CREAM CHEESE PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 minutes before the pasta is done, drop in the shrimp and cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain out the rest.
• In the meantime place cream cheese in the middle of a large baking dish.
• Add tomatoes and garlic around the block of cream cheese.
• Sprinkle oregano and thyme all over, then drizzle with oil.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cream cheese is soft, and tomatoes have started to burst.
• Remove from oven and stir until cheese is smooth and everything is well combined.
• Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the cheesy sauce and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water; stir to combine.
• Add more pasta water, if needed, to thin out the sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Serve.