Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab
Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab brings together tender farfalle with sweet shrimp, briny oysters, and delicate crab in a lemon-garlic butter with fresh parsley. The light heat from crushed red pepper and a glossy blend of butter and olive oil make it rich yet balanced—perfect for a special dinner party or an elegant holiday meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup olive oil together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the 1 1/4 cups of parsley and cook for 1 minute more. Season with lemon juice, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a few cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in the oysters and turn off the heat. Let the oysters stand for 3 minutes, then drain and set aside. Melt 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and begin to firm. Add the crab meat and drained oysters; continue cooking until the shrimp are opaque in the center and the crab is hot.
- 4
Toss the seafood with the drained pasta, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in the sauce and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped parsley before serving.
- Calories 806.53 kcal High 40%
- Protein 49.32 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 65.36 g 24%
- Total Fat 38.71 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.22 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 288.29 mg High 96%
- Sodium 619.58 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 4.62 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 1.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 211.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 11.5 mg Good Source 64%
- Potassium 248.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 63.51 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 19.66 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Dry Pasta, Fresh Parsley, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 806.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dry Pasta, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, Lump Crabmeat. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 806.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab healthy?
- Bow Tie Pasta with Shrimp, Oysters, and Lump Crab has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 806.53 calories and 49.32 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 619.58 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.22 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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