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Garlic Butter & White Wine Seafood Pasta

Garlic Butter & White Wine Seafood Pasta: A Weeknight Winner

This Garlic Butter & White Wine Seafood Pasta captures Mediterranean comfort and can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta Light and delicate
  • 1 cup Pasta Water Reserved from cooking pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is best
  • 1 medium Shallot Finely chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, yellow onion preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Optional for spice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Can substitute with Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional if using fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • Salt Salt To taste
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Salted or unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice For brightness
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with pecorino Romano
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Mussels Can be replaced with clams or omitted
  • 1 pound Tiger Shrimp Any shrimp variety can be used
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, can substitute with canned tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot for Cooking Pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter & White Wine Seafood Pasta
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat. Add 1 finely chopped shallot and 1 chopped onion, sautéing until they turn translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  2. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and juicy.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and pour in ½ cup of white wine. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Season 1 pound of shrimp with salt and add it along with 1 pound of mussels to the pan. Toss in 2 tablespoons of butter and a handful of fresh parsley, then cover the skillet.
  6. Remove the seafood from the skillet and set it aside. Lower the heat, then add 8 ounces of cooked angel hair pasta to the sauce along with ½ cup of reserved pasta water.
  7. Incorporate ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta, stirring until creamy. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish before serving.
  8. Carefully plate the pasta and return the reserved seafood to the top. Garnish with extra parsley and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh seafood for the best flavors. Cook pasta al dente to maintain texture.

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