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Best Scallop Pasta Recipe

This is the Best Scallop Pasta Recipe ever! It contains a few simple ingredients also, that being butter, garlic, parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings. 

Who doesn’t like scallops? I have several recipes on this blog that contain scallops. You can find them all here. Scallops with bacon and Lemon garlic butter scallops.

You are going to want to use Sea Scallops for this recipe! Why? Because they are the larger variety and best kind if you ask me. But of course if you just have the smaller ones *bay scallops those will work well too.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS SCALLOP PASTA 

  • Large Scallops
  • Fettucine pasta 
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Butter 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Italian seasoning 
  • pepper to taste

How to Make Best Scallop Pasta Recipe

  • Start by bringing a medium pot of water to a boil, then add in the pasta with a pinch of salt or oil.
  • Stir well and allow it to cook over a medium heat, stirring often. 
  • Once it is tender, strain and set aside. 
  • Next chop your garlic and get your spices ready
  • Add 1 tbsp of butter to a large sauce pan and turn up the heat to medium, cook the garlic till fragrant then remove and set aside
  • Defrost the scallops and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • In the same saucepan, add the remaining 4 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive.
  • And all the scallops sear on both sides for 2 minutes each.
  • Be sure to season before removing the cooked scallops and set aside.
  • In the same pan toss in the cooked strained pasta along with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Toss with parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Turn off the heat add back in the scallops, toss and squeeze lemon juice all over.
  • Serve immediately. 

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Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta

This Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta is made with spinach and come in a thick cream lemon, parmesan cheese, garlic sauce that is absolutely delicious! 

If you liked this recipe be sure to try my Tortellini In Lemon Garlic Sauce recipe it is just as good.

The pasta that I used for this Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta was Linguine it holds the sauce well. However you can use just about any type you have on hand.

What I love about this dish is that it is super filling and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

What is in Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta

  • Pasta of your choice, I choose fettuccini pasta
  • Prawns
  • Butter 
  • Spinach
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Italian cheese mix
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon
  • Parsley
  • Cream
  • Flour

One thing about this recipe is that is is versatile, don’t want to use spinach switch it out for kale or peas even. Don’t want to use prawns simple use chicken instead or just go vegetarian.

Totally up to you how you decide to make this dish.

How to make Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta

  • Start by cooking the pasta cook till al dente remove it once it has cooked to the texture of your liking. 
  • Meanwhile, in another pot cook the spinach till fully cooked, strain and set aside
  • Next in a medium pot add the butter and garlic and raw prawns and cook till fragrant roughly 2 minutes! 
  • Remove the garlic prawns and set aside
  • In the same pot add in the cream then whisk in the flour and blend till smooth over medium-low heat
  • Add in the cheese and blend till creamy then add back in the garlic shrimp and spinach
  • Seasonings and toss with lemon juice and parmesan cheese
  • Add in the pasta, toss to coat
  • Serve

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Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

This Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta recipe is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes! And makes for an easy weeknight meal for the family.

If you liked this recipe be sure to try my Tortellini In Lemon Garlic Sauce recipe it is just as good.

My favorite type of pasta to use for this recipe is Fusilli pasta however you can use any type you prefer.  This recipe will come as a surprise to anyone who has the chance to dine with you. 

This recipe is not only super simple to make it’s also quick because it can be served in less than 30 minutes. 

What is in Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

  • Pasta of your choice, I choose fettuccini pasta
  • Butter 
  • Broccoli 
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Italian cheese mix
  • Lemon
  • Cream
  • Flour

How to make Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

  • Start by cooking the pasta cook till al dente (cook the broccoli with the pasta) also just be sure to remove it once it has cooked to the texture of your liking. 
  • Strain and set aside the pasta and cooked broccoli 
  • In a medium pot add the butter and garlic and raw shrimp and cook till fragrant roughly 2 minutes! 
  • Remove the garlic shrimp and set aside
  • In the same pot add in the cream then whisk in the flour and blend till smooth over medium-low heat
  • Add in the cheese and blend till creamy then add back in the garlic shrimp and broccoli 
  • Seasonings and toss with lemon juice and zest
  • Add in the pasta, toss to coat
  • Serve

WHATS IN THIS CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA

  • Linguine 
  • Broccoli
  • Shrimp
  • Italian cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Cream
  • Garlic
  • Onion powder
  • Parsley
  • Italian seasonings

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Try my Creamy Spinach Sausage Gnocchi your sure to love it as well!

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tortellini

This one pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tortellini is sauteed in light cheese sauce and goes so well tossed with pasta.

Looking for another Tortellini recipe? Try my so tasty Mushroom Balsamic Tortellini

This Lemon Garlic Tortellini is super easy to make and can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. It’s comfort food meets healthy food, and yes this is surely possible. 

My mom used to make tortellini often for me as a kid and I typically order Tortellini whenever I go to those Italian restaurants, I just love it.

I’m fancying it up a bit today by adding asparagus and shrimp. This dish has become our all time favorite shrimp pasta recipe.

If you end up giving it a try, I would love to hear what you think of it in the comments below.

Super satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight and comforting at the same time. You can always add chicken if desired, however I like shrimp best for this recipe.

You can use just about any pasta for this recipe, however I really like the tortellini. You will want to start by cooking the tortellini first in a pot of boiling water.

Then saute the asparagus till slightly tender along with the shrimp beforeing bringing everything back together to merge in the pan. Season with salt and pepper, lemon juice and white cheddar cheese before serving! Bon Appetit!

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!

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Other pasta Dishes you will love

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes, Seafood, Skip the takeout

Salmon Artichoke Pasta

This Creamy Salmon Artichoke Pasta is super simple to make and can be served for dinner! 

Looking for another excellent recipe that utilizes artichokes? Try my Chicken Artichoke Skillet

This Salmon Artichoke Pastauses canned salmon however you can of course use cooked fresh salmon if desired. Both work well for this dish. 

Also, this recipe can serve a large family in a short period of time and also does well as leftovers or packaged into meal prep bowls for the weeks lunches ahead.

It is creamy and oh so satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight.

You can always add more salmon if desired, depending on your taste.

Just make sure to break it up as you see in the pictures below, that sure spreads the salmon flavor out nicely and enhances the dish but definitely doesn’t overpower it.

You can use just about any pasta for this recipe, however I really like the texture of the bowtie pasta. 

This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal.

You will want to start by cooking the salmon in a frying pan, once the pasta and kale has been cooked or during if your good at multitasking.

Once the salmon is cooked, take a spatula and break it up, pouring in one cup of either whole milk or %2 milk along with one cup of parmesan cheese and stirring to combine. 

If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!

Imagine your work colleagues seeing this in your bowl for lunch.

I know my old work colleagues would have been so jelly! It sure looks fancy but really is easy to prepare. 

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Olive Focaccia Bread Recipe

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This Olive Focaccia Bread Recipe is made with fresh provolone cheese and marinated olives. You are going to love it!

This recipe is by far one of my favorite ways to make focaccia bread. 

And you can do this, it’s not that difficult.

Just head over to your local Italian store on the way home and pick up “Real Sicilian Olives” marinated in spices and olive oil (you will be using this oil for the bread later) 

Oh and don’t forget the Provolone cheese ~ it really makes this traditional. Can you taste it already? Focaccia bread can be served alongside any pasta dish or eaten alone.

Making this bread from scratch is going to blow your mind. This recipe for homemade focaccia bread doesn’t compare to anything store bought kinds. 

Note: You can substitute the Provolone cheese for Fresh Parmesan Oregano if you like.

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Easy One Pot Lasagna Soup

This Easy One Pot Lasagna Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes and is absolutely delicious! If you LOVE lasagna as much as me then you are going to love this soup!

Today, I made this Easy One Pot Lasagna Soup in my Instant Pot. You can however make this same soup on stovetop or slow cooker as well. 

This lasagna soup is similar to my other lasagna soup called Broiled Lasagna Soup however that one is finished in the oven and takes a bit more time. 

Both soup are delicious! I hope you give this a try and if you do I would love to know what you think, just let me know in the comments below.  

WHAT IS LASAGNA SOUP

It has all the elements of what you would have in a solid baked lasagna however, it is all tossed into a beef stock instead. 

What goes with Lasagna Soup

Caesar or Garden salad works well alongside of this soup.

Crockpot Lasagna Soup 

Is made the same way, except you are letting it simmer for 4 hours instead

What Type of Cheese for Lasagna soup

Now the trick to making the best “Lasagna soup” is also using the right cheeses.

  • White cheddar cheese
  • Marble cheese 
  • Ricotta cheese

Can Lasagna Soup be Frozen

Yes, just make sure you put it into freezer safe bowls. 

Easy One Pot Lasagna Soup

Is Lasagna Soup Healthy

Yes, it is high in calories though.

Notes: Feel free to freeze this soup it works great as leftovers, however keep in mind that broiling it from frozen doesn’t so much. Also make sure to break up those whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon while cooking, you do not want bites of whole tomatoes. 

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Creamy Tortellini Lemon Pasta

This Creamy Tortellini Lemon Pasta is made in a lemon garlic sauce that has a hint of creaminess from the cheese and chicken stock that you’re sure to love. 

If you like Lemon pastas then be sure to also try my Pasta with clams or my Cajun Garlic Scallops my other favorites!

I’ve served this up many times in our home and it’s one of our favorite pasta dishes by far. 

This recipe is made with fresh spinach, baby tomatoes and Monterey jack cheese this dish is sure to impress.

Feel free to use anytime of white cheese that you like, such as parmesan or mozzarella.

I used Monterey jack cheese in this recipe to give it a bit of kick.

This is by far one of my favorite ways to make Chicken Tortellini, it is super quick, delicious and an easy yet fancy weeknight meal that can be pulled off with little effort.

Feel free to add some pre cooked sliced chicken breasts on top if desired as well. 

However you really don’t need it as this dish is pretty filling as is.

Comfort food meets healthy food, yes it’s possible. 

Most creamy pasta dishes call for cream but my recipe calls for chicken stock, making it much healthier for you.

So go ahead and indulge with this one, everything in moderation right 🙂

If your family loves pasta as much as we do, then i’m more than certain this is a dish that will be adored in your household for a longtime.

You can fancy it up even more by adding some pre-cooked shrimp on top too, Jason loves when I do that.

Sometimes if there is leftovers I will eat this cold but it definitely tastes best served hot.

Before serving just make sure you are seasoning with salt to taste and then drizzling a bit more lemon juice on top.

Then it will absolutely PERFECT!

If you end up giving it a try, I would love to hear what you think of it in the comments below.

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!

Recipe notes: You can use Parmigiano – Reggiano or Mozzarella for this pasta in replace of the Monterey jack if desired.

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