Seafood Marinara Recipe

Name: Seafood Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound shrimp shelled and deveined; 14 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1/2 bunch fresh basil chopped; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1/2 pound spaghetti; 1/8 cup dry red wine; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper to taste; 1/4 pound bay scallops washed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion medium, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic crushed; 16 ounces tomatoes peeled; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1/4 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh basil chopped
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 pound spaghetti
1/8 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper to taste
1/4 pound bay scallops washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion medium, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic crushed
16 ounces tomatoes peeled
1 tablespoon butter

1
In medium saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft. Add garlic, stir. Add tomatoes, basil and parsley. Add 1/4 cup dry red wine and red pepper to taste.
2
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to boil and add spaghetti. Cook until al dente.
3
In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add shrimp and scallops. Cook until shrimp turns pink and scallops are done. Drain and add to sauce, cooking an additional 10 minutes.
4
Drain spaghetti. Put back into same pan and immediately add a little sauce to coat spaghetti. Put on a plate and top with sauce.
5
Serve with green lettuce salad and Italian bread. Recipe may be doubled for company and sauce made in advance.

174

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound shrimp shelled and deveined, 14 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1/2 bunch fresh basil chopped, 1 teaspoon parsley, and more.

Yes, Seafood Marinara falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Marinara

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Variations & substitutions

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