Simple Seafood Spaghetti

Simple Seafood Spaghetti is a creamy, flavour-packed pasta dish brimming with fresh seafood. The combination of mussels, shrimp, clams, and prawns in a rich white wine and cream sauce creates a beautifully indulgent yet easy-to-make meal. Versatile and customisable, this dish can be adapted with different seafood options and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and a crisp salad.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings People

Ingredients

300 g spaghetti
200 g mussels cleaned and de-bearded
200 g large shrimp
150 g clams cleaned
100 g prawns small peeled
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium shallot finely chopped
150 ml dry white wine
200 ml double cream
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 large lemon zest only
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
fresh parsley chopped
75 g Parmesan grated

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
300 g spaghetti
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot, cooking until fragrant and softened.
3 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 medium shallot
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
150 ml dry white wine
Add the mussels, clams, shrimp and prawns to the pan, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes until the shellfish open and the shrimp turn pink. Discard any unopened shells.
200 g mussels, 200 g large shrimp, 150 g clams, 100 g prawns
Lower the heat and stir in the double cream, lemon zest and chilli flakes if using. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
200 ml double cream, 1 large lemon, 1 tsp chilli flakes
Toss in the cooked spaghetti, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir through the fresh parsley.
salt, black pepper, fresh parsley
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired and a side of crusty bread.
75 g Parmesan

Notes

In this Simple Seafood Spaghetti recipe, the shrimp can be served with out being shelled or peeled and deveined, the choice is up to you. I always find the shell adds to the flavour of the dish.

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