Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallop Pasta 🧄🍤🦪🍝 Luxurious, Buttery, and Restaurant-Worthy

This pasta dish combines tender shrimp, seared scallops, and a rich garlic butter sauce tossed with pasta.

It’s elegant yet simple, delivering bold flavors and a silky texture that feels indulgent without being complicated.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the pasta

• 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

For the seafood

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb sea scallops (about 12–16 large)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Step 1: Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

Step 2: Sear the scallops

Pat scallops very dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the shrimp

In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Make the garlic butter sauce

In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine (or broth) and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes. Stir in butter and parsley.

Step 5: Toss with pasta

Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing in the garlic butter sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed for silkiness.

Step 6: Add seafood and serve

Top with shrimp and scallops, tossing gently to combine. Garnish with Parmesan if desired and serve hot.

Flavor Variations

• Add a splash of cream for a richer, silky sauce
• Toss in cherry tomatoes or spinach for freshness
• Use basil instead of parsley for a sweet herbal note
• Drizzle with chili oil for an extra spicy kick

Pro Tips

• Dry scallops well before searing to get a golden crust
• Cook shrimp just until opaque to keep them tender
• Reserve pasta water — it helps emulsify the sauce beautifully
• Use a wide skillet so seafood sears instead of steams

Final Thoughts

Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallop Pasta is luxurious, buttery, and comforting — a true restaurant-style seafood pasta made simple at home. Perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight dinner.

Sear it. Toss it. Twirl into indulgence. 🧄🍤🦪🍝

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