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Simple Mixed Seafood Tomato Marinara Pasta Recipe

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A delicious and easy-to-make seafood pasta featuring a medley of scallops, shrimp, mussels, and clams simmered in a rich marinara sauce, tossed with linguine, and garnished with fresh parsley, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 4 ounces linguine or spaghetti (56 grams; enough for 2 people)

Seafood

  • 8 scallops, thawed (if frozen)
  • 8 shrimp, thawed and deveined
  • 8 mussels, cleaned and beards removed
  • 8 clams, cleaned

Sauce & Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cups marinara pasta sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

Optional Garnishes

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Cook Scallops: While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the scallops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they turn opaque. Remove scallops from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
  3. Cook Shrimp: In the same pan, add more olive oil if necessary, then cook the shrimp for about 1 minute per side until they turn pink. Remove shrimp and place them with the scallops.
  4. Simmer Sauce with Shellfish: Pour the marinara sauce into the same pan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, add the mussels and clams, cover the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes or until all the shells have opened. Discard any unopened shells.
  5. Combine Seafood and Pasta: Remove the pan from heat. Add the cooked shrimp and scallops back into the sauce. Stir in the drained pasta and the finely chopped parsley until everything is well incorporated.
  6. Serve & Garnish: Plate the pasta hot and garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure mussels and clams are thoroughly cleaned and debris or beards are removed before cooking.
  • Discard any mussels or clams that do not open after cooking for safety.
  • You can adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit them entirely.
  • Fresh parsley can be substituted or combined with basil for a herby flavor twist.
  • Use fresh seafood whenever possible for the best flavor and texture.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/simple-mixed-seafood-tomato-marinara-pasta-recipe/