Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Spaghetti)
Description
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare is a coastal Italian favorite, featuring al dente pasta tossed with shrimp, squid, mussels, and clams in a flavorful tomato and white wine sauce. It's light, briny, and full of bold Mediterranean flavors — perfect for special dinners or a taste of summer by the sea.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside while the seafood cooks.
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Sauté the Garlic and Start the Sauce
In a deep skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and season with salt. Let them cook down for 4–5 minutes.
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Add the Shellfish and Simmer
Pour in the white wine and add the mussels and clams.
Cover the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes until the shells open.
Discard any that remain closed. Stir occasionally to help them cook evenly.
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Add Shrimp and Squid
Uncover the pan and add shrimp and squid rings.
Cook for another 4–5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and squid is opaque and tender.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Toss Pasta and Serve
Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the pan with the seafood sauce.
Toss well to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 560kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17g27%
- Cholesterol 105mg35%
- Sodium 540mg23%
- Protein 34g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
