
Best Creole Seafood Pasta
Best Creole Seafood Pasta
Seafood pasta is a popular dish that is well liked all over the world. This creole seafood pasta is made of different seafood tossed with spaghetti in a homemade spicy tomato-based sauce. It's sure to please any seafood lover and just takes 20 minutes to prepare! It’s perfect for serving on any special occasion.
October 一 A Month Full Of Great Reasons To Celebrate
In addition to October being National Pasta Month, it is also National Seafood Month! And, what better way to celebrate both than with this delicious seafood pasta dish?
Seafood pasta isn't just a dish—it’s a celebration of two incredible food traditions coming together in perfect harmony. Combining the rich flavors of seafood with the comfort of pasta makes for a perfect meal. It’s both satisfying and full of flavor!
Whether you love shrimp, scallops, or mussels, seafood pasta is a treat that's easy to prepare but tastes too delicious. So, if you want to make something a little different for any special occasion or just looking to enjoy a delightful weeknight dinner, seafood pasta is a fantastic choice. It beats any restaurant seafood pasta or even tastes better. Any seafood lover will love it!
In this blog post, I’ll share an easy creole seafood pasta recipe and also discuss some useful tips to make this dish stand out at your dining table!
What Type Of Pasta Is Best For Seafood Pasta?
Most seafood isn't worth serving unless it's the star of the dish. That's why light, delicate, and subtle are the best. Pastas like...
Linguine
Though linguine is commonly served with pesto and is a very versatile pasta, its thin, flat texture makes it perfect for absorbing flavors of seafood. Because of this, it's the preferred pasta around the Italian coast when served with mussels, clam, and shrimp; the dish is typically paired with a rich sauce and a glass of cold white wine.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is not typically associated with fish, yet the two go well together for the same reasons that seafood and linguine do. Though its rounder shape gives it more bite than linguine—particularly when cooked al dente—it is quite light and absorbs seafood flavors nicely. Try this classic recipe for testing it with seafood, and feel free to use angel's hair or capellini in place of the spaghetti if you'd prefer something softer.
How Do You Make Seafood Pasta?
The recipe starts with preparing a simple homemade tomato sauce by combining tomato puree, garlic, onions, and seasoning. While the sauce simmers, cook pasta and seafood. Mix the pasta, seafood, and tomato sauce, and then serve and enjoy.
Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed ingredients list and step-by-step instructions.
Serving Suggestions
This seafood pasta is best served hot, so serve immediately. I love eating it straight from the pan. Have some crusty bread on the side to soak up the remaining sauce!
Recipe Pro-Tips
- For optimum flavor, use fresh, high-quality seafood and pasta. Even the parsley and garlic should be of high quality. It really does make a difference!
- Don't overcook the seafood. Overcooking will make seafood chewy.
- You can prepare the tomato sauce up to two days in advance. It will keep well in the fridge until you're ready to toss it with the seafood and pasta.
- Even though I like to create my own pasta sauce, if you're pressed for time, you can use a jar of your fave marinara sauce.
- This recipe works well with any combination of seafood; calamari or fish pieces are also excellent choices. Just make sure to cook them perfectly.
- No spaghetti? Try linguine, angel hair, fettuccine, or any other long pasta.
FAQ’s
Is Eating Seafood Pasta Healthy?
Pasta and seafood go well together! Seafood adds “protein with benefits” to pasta. Aside from being a high-nutrient lean protein, seafood is also recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the USDA Dietary Guidelines to be consumed at least twice a week to obtain at least 250 mg of omega-3 EPA+DHA per day. There are many health benefits to these omega-3 fats. They can lower your risk of heart disease, make you feel better during pregnancy, help your baby grow a healthy brain and eyes, and improve your memory.
How To Make Seafood Pasta Less Fishy?
Seafood, such as lobster, has an off-putting smell and taste. This can be fixed by rinsing the seafood in water mixed with lemon juice before cooking or using it.
How Long To Cook Pasta?
The majority of dried pasta ribbons, including tagliatelle, spaghetti, and linguine, cook in 8 to 10 minutes. Pasta shapes that are shorter and thicker, like bows or penne, require 10 to 12 minutes to cook, whereas fresh pasta varieties, like ravioli and tortellini, only take 3 to 5 minutes to cook.
Can You Reheat Seafood Pasta?
Reheating pasta, especially seafood pasta, is as simple as tossing it with a little liquid in a pan over medium-low heat. You can use stock, cream, or water. Reheat slowly and gently. I wouldn’t recommend freezing this pasta as I think it’ll not taste good once thawed. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two days.
So, get your apron on and enjoy the beautiful October with this mouthwatering seafood pasta recipe.

Creole Seafood Pasta
Tayyaba Noreen
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Dinner, Main course
Cuisine
Italian-American
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
580
This creole seafood pasta is made of different seafood tossed with spaghetti in a homemade spicy tomato-based sauce. It's sure to please any seafood lover and just takes 20 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 28-oz can San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes, pureed in a food processor or blender.
- 1¼ tsp or to taste creole seasoning
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
-
16 oz. spaghetti or other long pasta
- ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined, leave tails on if desired for a nicer presentation
- ½ pound sea scallops
- ½ pound clams scrubbed
- ½ pound mussels scrubbed and de-bearded
-
Original Crabby Seasoning, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Directions
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and let it cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Cook for one more minute after adding the garlic.
- Add the pureed tomatoes and season with creole seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the butter and cream, mix well, and then take off from the heat.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package in a big pot of salted water. Drain the pasta, keeping ¾ cup of the cooking liquid.
- In a big pan over high heat, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the scallops to the pan after seasoning them with crabby seasoning. Cook the scallops until they are opaque and browned, one to two minutes per side. Take the scallops out of the pan.
- Add the shrimp to the pan after seasoning them with crabby seasoning. Cook until pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Take the shrimp out of the pan.
- Add the mussels and clams to the pan with the pasta water that was set aside. Bring it to a simmer. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes, until the mussels and clams open. If a shell did not open, discard it.
- Add the scallops and shrimp to the pan with the spaghetti and tomato sauce. Toss to evenly coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Recipe Note
- For optimum flavor, use fresh, high-quality seafood and pasta. Even the parsley and garlic should be of high quality. It really does make a difference!
- Don't overcook the seafood. Overcooking will make seafood chewy.
- You can prepare the tomato sauce up to two days in advance. It will keep well in the fridge until you're ready to toss it with the seafood and pasta.
- Even though I like to create my own pasta sauce, if you're pressed for time, you can use a jar of your fave marinara sauce.
- This recipe works well with any combination of seafood; calamari or fish pieces are also excellent choices. Just make sure to cook them perfectly.
- No spaghetti? Try linguine, angel hair, or fettuccine, or any other long pasta.