Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter
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If there’s one dish that feels like a fancy restaurant meal but is surprisingly easy to make at home, it’s this Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter. It’s packed with tender shrimp, scallops, and lobster, all tossed in a rich tomato sauce and finished with an irresistible roasted garlic butter drizzle. The best part? It all comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight upgrade or a special occasion without the stress. I love serving this with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. It just brightens up all those rich, buttery flavors. Whether you’re a seafood lover or just in the mood for a meal that feels a little extra, this pasta delivers big time. Trust me, you’ll want to grab a fork and dive right in!
Why You’ll Love Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter
- Fast & Flavorful: You get restaurant-quality seafood pasta in about 30 minutes.
- Rich & Buttery: The roasted garlic butter takes this dish to the next level.
- Perfect for Special Occasions: Feels fancy but is easy enough for a weeknight.
- A Seafood Lover’s Dream: Packed with shrimp, scallops, and lobster in every bite.
- That Sauce, Though: The tomato sauce + garlic butter combo is seriously addictive.
Ingredients Needed To Make Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter
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- Lobster meat
- Scallops
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Marjoram
- Basil
- Crushed tomatoes
- Linguine, cooked
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
For the Roasted Garlic Butter:
- Head of garlic
- Salt
- Dried parsley
- Olive oil
- Butter
Oven Temperatures
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How To Make Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter
- Roast the Garlic: Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast until golden and soft. Mash it into butter with seasonings.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil and drain the linguine, then set it aside.
- Sear the Seafood: Heat olive oil, then quickly sear the shrimp and scallops until just cooked. Remove from the pan.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, add lobster meat, and sauté for a few minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and seasonings.
- Toss Everything Together: Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and scallops back in, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
- Finish with Roasted Garlic Butter: Drizzle over the pasta and top with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes! Just make sure to fully thaw and pat it dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture in the pan.
What kind of pasta works best?
Linguine is my go-to, but spaghetti or fettuccine would also work well with the rich sauce.
How do I store and reheat leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water or butter to keep everything moist.
Can I make the roasted garlic butter ahead of time?
Absolutely! It keeps well in the fridge for a few days and can be used on everything from steak to veggies.
Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter
Equipment
- 1 large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Seafood Pasta
- 1 lbs lobster meat, raw
- 1 lbs scallops
- 1 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup Butter
- ½ tsp marjoram
- ½ tsp basil
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 pkg Linguine cooked according to package directions
- juice of 1 lemon and fresh parsley for serving
Roasted Garlic Butter
- 1 head of garlic
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- oilive oil for drizzling
- ½ cup Butter
Instructions
Seafood Pasta
- This pasta can be prepared inside on your stovetop or outside on the grill.
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- If cooking this on the grill, preheat grill to 400-250 degrees.
- Place a large cast iron skillet on the grill grates, or on your stove over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil.
- Pat your shrimp and scallops dry. Add them in a single layer to the heated skillet.
- Allow the to cook for approximately 2 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook them 2 minutes more. Remove from the pan.
- Replace the cast iron skillet with a large pot. Add the butter and melt.
- Add teh lobster meat along with the shrimp and scallops, and any juices that accumulated on the plate.
- Allow to saute for a couple of minutes until the lobster meat is cooked through. It should be brighter in color and the opaque turned white.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and pasta. Stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat.
- Drizzle the roasted garlic butter over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Enjoy!
Roasted Garlic Butter
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the top of the garlic off to expose the garlic cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Wrap tightly in foil and allow the garlic to roast for 25-30 minutes. The garlic cloves should be slightly golden brown.
- Squeeze the garlic cloves into a small saucepan and add the remaining ingredients.
- Stir until the butter is melted.
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This Seafood Pasta with Roasted Garlic Butter is seriously a dream meal—fancy enough for a date night but easy enough to throw together any day of the week. The flavors are rich, the seafood is tender, and that roasted garlic butter? Absolute magic. If you give it a try, let me know what you think!
Such an easy and delicious recipe. My husband and I both enjoyed it. Will definitely make again.
So Happy to hear!