Description
Delicious Baked Seafood Pasta That Will Impress Everyone
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fusilli or penne
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil a large pot of salted water, then add the fusilli or penne. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and scallops. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Mix in the cooked pasta along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then pour the pasta and seafood mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and shredded mozzarella generously over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Wild-caught shrimp is preferred for sustainability.
- You can use more shrimp if scallops are unavailable.
- Half-and-half can be used for a lighter version of the dish.
- Pecorino Romano gives a sharper taste.
- Fontina or Monterey Jack can be used for a different texture.
- Adjust the quantity of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Basil or thyme can be used for different herbal notes.
- Use fresh lime juice if lemon is not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg