Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta
Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta brings tender salmon and shrimp together in a lemon-kissed, tarragon-scented cream sauce that clings to every curve of the pasta. It tastes rich yet fresh, with Parmesan adding optional nutty depth and a gentle warmth from cayenne. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or an elegant date-night meal when you want something luxurious without the fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the seafood into bite-sized pieces and keep it refrigerated until needed.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, for the sauce, add oil to a skillet and set over medium-high heat. Add the seafood in a single layer. Season with salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 15 seconds. Pour in the cream and wait about 1 minute for it to begin boiling. While waiting, add the zest from 1 lemon. Reduce the heat to low, squeeze in the juice from half the lemon, or add more to taste. Stir everything together and turn off the heat.
- 5
Once the pasta is cooked, use a strainer to transfer it into the sauce. Turn the heat back to medium-high and add tarragon. Stir and toss the pasta in the sauce with the seafood. By the time the cream returns to a boil, the seafood will be cooked and the pasta will be ready to serve.
- 6
Turn off the heat and grate in Parmesan cheese. Check the seasoning and serve immediately in bowls.
- Calories 954.51 kcal High 48%
- Protein 34.41 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 72.47 g 26%
- Total Fat 53.78 g High 69%
- Saturated Fat 27.67 g High 138%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 229.59 mg High 77%
- Sodium 315.8 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.51 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 461.17 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 4.67 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 713.5 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 24.51 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 52.68 mg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Dried Tarragon, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 954.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Dried Tarragon, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 954.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta healthy?
- Quick Creamy Seafood Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 954.51 calories and 34.41 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 315.8 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.67 g (138% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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