Creamy Seafood Pasta Extravaganza

Dive into a bowl of rich, creamy goodness with this Garlic Seafood Pasta featuring succulent scallops, juicy shrimp, and tender imitation crab. Enhanced by the earthy notes of portobello mushrooms, this dish is finished off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, making it the ultimate indulgence for seafood lovers.
ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 lb scallops
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- 3.
Add sliced portobello mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4.
Stir in the scallops and shrimp, cooking until scallops are opaque and shrimp are pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- 5.
Add imitation crab and Old Bay seasoning; stir to combine.
- 6.
Pour in heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7.
Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy and thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 8.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated with the sauce.
- 9.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.