Shrimp and Scallop Pasta with Lemon

This Shrimp and Scallop Pasta can be prepared within 25 minutes. It is as simple to prepare as it is delicious, provided you follow a few rules:

Use extremely fresh seafood.

Be very careful not to overcook your shrimp and scallops.

Always use freshly squeezed lemon.

MAKE AHEAD STORAGE

I would not recommend making any ingredients in advance for this Shrimp and Scallop Pasta Recipe.

This beautiful pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to three days, but I would not recommend freezing any leftovers as cooked seafood does not reheat well.

FINISHED DISH

Enjoy your amazing Shrimp and Scallop Pasta with Lemon!

Shrimp and Scallop Pasta

Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter on medium to melt.

Mince the garlic cloves.

Once melted, turn the heat to medium low, add the garlic, and cook for 10 minutes.

Turn the heat to medium high and add the seafood and the juice of one lemon.

Cook for 5 minutes, turning once.

Remove the seafood and set aside.

Turn the heat down to medium and add the cooked pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, and the juice of one lemon. Mix together and cook, 3 minutes.

Mix in the tablespoon of salted butter and teaspoon of parsley, cook for 4-5 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.

Add the seafood back in, mix, and serve.

Spaghetti

Bring a pot of water to a bowl.

Salt and add spaghetti.

Once cooked, remove from the water and reserve 1/2 cup.