Best 2 Company Seafood Pasta Recipes

Seafood pasta is a delectable dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With so many amazing variations, the possibilities are endless for creating a delicious seafood pasta experience. Whether you prefer a light and simple dish or something more hearty and flavorful, there is a seafood pasta recipe out there to suit your tastes. With the right ingredients and a little know-how, you can create a seafood pasta dish that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

COMPANY SEAFOOD PASTA

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This was my first original recipe. It blends seafood, angel hair pasta, which I love, and an awesome, cheesy white sauce.-Robert Ulis, Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups sour cream
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 ounces) imitation flaked crabmeat
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed and drained
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk flour and sour cream until smooth. Add cheese and butter; cook and stir over low heat until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in crab and pepper. Set aside and keep warm., Place the scallops in a large saucepan with 1/2 in. of water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or just until opaque., Drain scallops; add to crab mixture. Add shrimp; cook and stir over low heat until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

SPECIAL COMPANY SEAFOOD PASTA

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The trick to doing this flawlessly is to clean and shell shrimp, and scrub mussels earlier in the day. With the shrimp shells make your shrimp stock next. Refridgerate everything and you are ready for the supper event. This dish is beautifull in presentation and the actual cooking is done in the time it takes to cook the...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories Fish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 28

Ingredients

pasta part:
1 lb pasta, i like spaghetti here, but farfalle is nice too
2 Tbsp olive oil for pasta
2 Tbsp salt for the pasta
seafood part:
1 lb 21 to 25 count shrimp, or larger
1 lb mussels
2 Tbsp flour for the mussels
8 oz crab claw meat
1 small lobster (optional, we have frends that lobster and give us some in season)
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 c celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c cream
shrimp stock:
1 medium onion, peeled and halved
1 tsp dill weed
1 bunch of all the shrimp shells and heads from the shrimp you just cleaned
2 Tbsp hot sauce, or to taste
1 medium lemon, halved
1/2 c chardonnay or any white wine the cook likes
1 tsp each salt and pepper
1 Tbsp hot horseradish
slurry:
4 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c cold water

Steps:

1. Earlier in the day I do all the prep work. peel and clean shrimp, toss shrimp shells and heads (if you have heads)in stock pot. put shrimp in a bowl, cover and refridgerate.
2. Scrub mussels with a brush, cover with water, put in the flour, cover and refridgerate.
3. Make stock: Cover shrimp shells with water, add all shrimp stock ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.Strain out all the solids.
4. Cover and refrigerate the stock til needed. You can also freeze this and use in chowders and fish dishes if you have some left over.
5. When you are just about ready to eat, chop the onions, celery, and garlic.
6. Assemble all your ingredients by the stove, this baby cooks fast!
7. Put pasta water on, add salt and olive oil, when water starts to boil, cook pasta aldente, drain well.
8. Meanwhile Saute onions and celery until onion turns translucent and celery softens, add garlic and cook a minute more.
9. Add 2 cups of shirmp stock, bring to a boil and arrange mussels in a single layer, cover and cook 4 minutes.
10. Add shrimp, cover and cook until shrimp are pink and firm.
11. Add crabmeat, lobster if you are using it, milk and cream.
12. Mix the slurry ingredients, and stir in the middle of the pot, continue to cook until thickened a little,
13. Put the pasta in the shrimp mixture, and toss to combine.
14. Just heat to serving temperature, taste to adust seasonings. The shrimp stock add so much flavor you might not need any.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of shrimp, mussels, and calamari.
If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Serve with a side of garlic bread or crusty bread for dipping.

Conclusion:

Seafood pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With so many different types of seafood and pasta to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, seafood pasta is always a good choice. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to cook, give one of these seafood pasta recipes a try.