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Bird's-eye view of spaghetti topped with shrimp, scallops, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, drizzled with olive oil and lemon.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Scallop Pasta With Veggies

Seafood pasta with lemon garlic shrimp, scallops, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Ready in 40 minutes with 710 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 710
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz spaghetti 140 g
  • 1/2 lb shrimp
  • 1/2 lb scallops
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 3-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 lemon, juice and zest
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan optional, for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare Seafood and Aromatics:

    Defrost shrimp and scallops; take off tails and shells. Blot dry. Finely chop garlic. Grate lemon zest, then squeeze the juice.

  2. Cook Spaghetti:

    Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook spaghetti as directed on the package. Drain.

  3. Sear Scallops:

    Meanwhile, in a large pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until they turn opaque and get a light brown crust. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Cook Shrimp:

    Using the same pan, cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until they become opaque and pink. Set aside with the scallops.

  5. Sauté Garlic and Vegetables:

    Add another 1 Tbsp olive oil to the pan and lower the heat a bit. Sauté garlic for 2 minutes. Toss in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, letting them burst and release juices. Add spinach and cook until it wilts, roughly 2 minutes.

  6. Combine Pasta and Seafood:

    Remove pan from heat. Mix in the cooked pasta, seafood, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss everything together. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  7. Top with Parmesan:

    If desired, top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.