Garlic Butter Seafood Pasta with Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning

by Sherri Smith

Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning can do much more than season a traditional boil. One of the easiest ways to use it on a regular weeknight is in a buttery seafood pasta.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning, to taste
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and cook the shrimp just until opaque and pink. Transfer them to a plate so they do not overcook.
  3. Reduce the heat. Add the remaining butter and garlic to the skillet and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning. Add a splash of reserved pasta water and whisk to create a light buttery sauce.
  5. Add the drained pasta and toss until coated. Return the shrimp to the skillet and warm through.
  6. Finish with lemon juice and parsley if desired.

Add More Seafood

You can add cooked crab meat, lobster, scallops, or a combination of seafood. Add already-cooked seafood near the end so it warms without becoming tough.

Why Seafood Boil Seasoning Works in Pasta

Butter carries the seasoning throughout the noodles while seafood adds richness. It is the same just-add-butter idea in a completely different meal.

For more ideas beyond a traditional boil, see 25 Ways to Use Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning.

Shop Chef Bae® Seafood Boil Seasoning and try it in your next seafood pasta.

About Chef Bae® Sherri Smith

Sherri Smith, known as Chef Bae®, is an Atlanta-based celebrity private chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary entrepreneur with more than 20 years of culinary experience. Through Chef Bae®, she shares Southern-inspired recipes, cooking tips, seasonings, and cookbooks designed to help home cooks create flavorful meals with confidence.

Learn more about Chef Bae Sherri Smith.

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