Craving seafood but not looking to spend hundreds on eating out tonight? These seafood pasta recipes are the perfect answer and they’re easy enough to make at home. These awesome recipes bring the restaurant experience right to your kitchen table. Whether it’s the creamy luxury of lobster fettuccine or the zesty kick of shrimp scampi, you’re set for a delicious meal that won’t break the bank.
Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp
Whip up this quick bucatini pasta with garlic shrimp and cherry tomatoes in under 30 minutes. It’s a great choice for a high-quality seafood meal on any weeknight.
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Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
This prawn and chorizo pasta blends crispy chorizo with succulent prawns in a tomato sauce infused with paprika and lemon juice for a vibrant weeknight meal.
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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
Treat yourself to a classic creamy shrimp Alfredo. It’s rich, smooth, and perfect for a comforting dinner that rivals your favorite seafood spot.
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Baked Tuna Pasta Shells
Fill up on comfort with these baked tuna pasta shells. They combine ricotta cheese and canned tuna for a hearty meal that feels like a hug in a dish.
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Lobster Fettuccine in Herbed Cream Sauce
This lobster fettuccine in herbed cream sauce is a perfect choice for a celebratory dinner, easy enough to make any weekend feel special.
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Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce for Lobster Ravioli
This lemon garlic cream sauce is the perfect pairing for your lobster ravioli, letting the flavors of your pasta filling take center stage.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
This classic shrimp scampi pasta is both easy to prepare and great for a quick seafood fix. It’s a perfect option for a weeknight treat.
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Squid Ink Pasta with Seafood
Put together this striking squid ink pasta with seafood in minutes for a showstopper dish that’s sure to astonish anyone.
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Cajun Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells in Vodka Sauce
Make it a night to remember with these Cajun shrimp and crab stuffed shells in a dreamy vodka sauce, perfect for a decadent dinner at home.
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Shrimp Linguine with Lemon Garlic Breadcrumbs
Make restaurant-style shrimp linguine at home with crunchy breadcrumb topping. It’s a great way to elevate your meal without extra hassle.
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Seafood Medley Fra Diavolo
Spice up your dinner with this seafood fra diavolo. It’s packed with flavor and perfect for those who love a little heat with their seafood.
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Linguini with Prosciutto and Spot Prawns
Enjoy the combination of sweet, succulent spot prawns and crispy prosciutto over fresh linguini for a quick, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Brown Butter Shrimp and Orzo
Serve up brown butter shrimp over creamy parmesan basil corn orzo and blistered cherry tomatoes for a meal that feels like a summer date night out.
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Garlic Butter Scallop Pasta
This garlic butter scallop pasta tastes like it’s straight from a seafood restaurant. It’s easy to make and perfect for impressing guests or a special someone.
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Pesto Salmon Lasagna
Layered with succulent salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy ricotta pesto mix, this pesto salmon lasagna is perfect for a luxurious weekend meal.
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15-Minute Red Pesto Pasta with Prawns
Need a quick and impressive meal? This 15-minute red pesto pasta with prawns uses just 5 ingredients and cooks up fast for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Clam Linguine
Combine tender clams with linguine in a savory sauce for a straightforward yet sophisticated meal that beats any restaurant offering.
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Classic Shrimp Scampi Pasta
This garlicky, creamy shrimp scampi pasta is a holiday hit that brings the quality of a seafood restaurant to your dinner table.
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Shrimp Marinara
Enjoy succulent shrimp in a rich tomato sauce with this easy-to-make shrimp marinara. It’s a great way to enjoy restaurant-quality seafood without leaving your kitchen.
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Scallop Shrimp Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
This scallop shrimp pasta with burst cherry tomatoes is not only quick and easy for weeknights, but also fancy enough for date night dinners.
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Spot Prawn Linguine
This simple dish lets the sweet flavor of spot prawns shine through, paired with a light sauce for a quick and elegant seafood meal at home.
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