Best 7 Seafood Pasta With Lemon Saffron Herb Dressing Recipes

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Searching for an exciting and flavorful seafood pasta dish? Look no further! Our article will guide you through creating a tantalizing seafood pasta with a delightful lemon saffron herb dressing. This dish combines the freshness of seafood, the zest of lemon, the aromatic essence of saffron, and a medley of herbs to create a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey, as we unveil the secrets to preparing this delectable dish.

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SEAFOOD PASTA WITH LEMON-SAFFRON HERB DRESSING



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Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Crab     Shrimp     Celery     Arugula     Summer     Tarragon     Sour Cream     Dill     Capers     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or macaroni
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon plus sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill plus sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound cooked medium shrimp
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 pound Dungeness crabmeat
2 large handfuls of arugula
2 small heads of butter lettuce
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place 3 tablespoons hot cooking liquid in medium bowl. Sprinkle saffron over and let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Drizzle pasta with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature until cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, capers, minced tarragon, minced dill, sugar, remaining 6 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 5 tablespoons oil to bowl with saffron liquid. Whisk to combine. Season saffron dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta. Add shrimp and celery; toss to coat. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Add crab; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Line platter with arugula and butter lettuce leaves. Spoon pasta over greens. Garnish with lemon wedges and tarragon and dill sprigs. Serve cold.

LEMON PEPPER PASTA SEAFOOD



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Lemon pepper pasta served with sauteed garlic seafood. You can substitute the shrimp in this recipe with crab or scallops, or you could use a mixture of all three types of seafood.

Provided by Catherine Neal

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package lemon pepper linguine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil, add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and return pasta to the pot.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, lemon pepper seasoning, and shrimp in oil until shrimp is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with shrimp and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 181.3 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 671.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPECIAL SEAFOOD & SAFFRON PASTA



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Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat - it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 firm tomatoes
200g fusilli lunghi or another long, thin pasta shape
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
100g king prawn , deveined
100g scallop , halved if very large
300g mussel , shells cleaned
150ml white wine
good pinch saffron , mixed with 3 tbsp hot water
zest 1 lemon , plus juice ½
4 tbsp single cream
small pack parsley , chopped
2 tbsp pine nuts , toased

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and have a bowl of cold water to hand. Cut a small cross in the base of each tomato and add to the hot water, then after 15 secs, scoop out with a slotted spoon (but keep the water boiling for the pasta) and plunge into the cold water. Leave the tomatoes to cool for 30 secs, then remove. Use a small sharp knife to peel away the skin, starting at the base where you made the cross. Cut each tomato into quarters then cut out and discard the seeds and any membrane. Cut into small dice, then set aside.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2 mins less than it says on the pack. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan (you'll need to use one with a lid) and add the garlic, sizzle for 2 mins until just starting to turn golden, then push to one side of the pan. Increase the heat and add the prawns and scallops, fry for 1-2 mins until the prawns are pink and the scallops are just turning golden, then scoop out of the pan and set aside on a plate. Add the mussels, white wine, saffron (with its soaking liquid) and some seasoning. Cover the pan with a lid and leave to steam for 3 mins until the mussels open (discard any which stay closed).
  • Add the lemon zest and juice and the cream to the sauce and check the seasoning. Drain the pasta and add this too, along with the prawns, scallops and diced tomato. Toss everything together, and bubble for another 2 mins, or until the pasta has absorbed some of the sauce and is cooked through. Scatter with parsley and pine nuts and give everything a final toss together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

LEMON SEAFOOD WITH PASTA



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Shrimp and scallops combine with veggies in this quick microwave main dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 34m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked medium shrimp in shells
1/2 pound bay scallops
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 small yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot cooked rotini pasta

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp. (If shrimp are frozen, do not thaw; peel in cold water.) Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein.
  • Mix shrimp, scallops, zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and firm. Drain; let stand covered 5 minutes.
  • Mix broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, dill weed and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir into seafood mixture.
  • Serve seafood mixture over pasta. Garnish with additional fresh dill weed if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg

HERB AND LEMON SAUCE FOR SHRIMP AND PASTA



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Very yummy and spicy. Lower the amount of oregano and basil to reduce spiciness, and use less red pepper flakes to lower the heat. To ease cooking and prevent burning or overcooking, have all the ingredients chopped and prepared in separate bowls for quick addition to the skillet. I serve this with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.

Provided by Spankie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
1 large lemon, juice and zest of, grated (need 1/4 cup lemon juice)
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil (I generally use 1 slightly teaspoon)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (I generally use 1 teaspoon)
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 green onions, both white and green portions finely chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper (lots!)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 lb pasta (I prefer angel hair in this recipe)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions only until just al dente; drain; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet (I love making this in my wok!). Add lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute over medium heat 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and saute until opaque, about 4 minutes. Note that shrimp should almost be fully cooked at this stage, but not completely, so don't overcook this step or shrimp will be tough.
  • Add parsley, green onions, salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in lemon juice and cook another minute, then add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese; toss well and serve immediately.
  • Serve with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 209.8, Sodium 953.7, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3, Protein 30.2

LEMON HERB SHRIMP AND PASTA



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It only takes 25 minutes to make our delicious seafood pasta dish made with frozen basil vegetable medley, shrimp and bow-tie pasta.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (about 8 oz)
1 bag (12 oz) frozen basil vegetable medley
1/2 lb cooked deveined peeled medium or large shrimp
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, cook frozen vegetables in microwave as directed on package.
  • In large bowl, toss cooked pasta and vegetables, cooked shrimp, 1/2 cup cheese, the lemon peel, oil and tomatoes. Divide mixture among 4 shallow bowls or plates; sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 561.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LEMON SEAFOOD PASTA



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This recipe can also be made with fish fillets. Pairs well with Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound uncooked vermicelli
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
4 to 6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup Gallo® Family Vineyards Chardonnay
1 tablespoon capers, drained
15 Greek olives, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
1 cup minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Add lemon peel, lemon juice and wine; saute 1 minute. Stir in capers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes; saute 1 minute., Drain vermicelli; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley; gently toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh seafood, flavorful herbs, and a good quality olive oil will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of seafood. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover seafood, or you can use a variety of different types of seafood to create a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the herbs and spices. This recipe is a starting point, so feel free to add or substitute herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked, so that the pasta is still hot and the seafood is still tender.

Conclusion:

This seafood pasta with lemon saffron herb dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors is light and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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