"Respire" Easy Seafood Pasta Recipe

Do you ever feel like your dinner recipes are stuck in a rut? Seafood pasta is the perfect solution, and when it's as easy to make as this simple seafood pasta dish, why not add it to your weeknight dinner rotation?

This simple seafood pasta recipe features one of my favorite fish for seafood flavors – fresh red snapper – mixed together with a creamy sauce for an unbelievably delicious taste.

Plus, making this dish takes no more than twenty minutes from start to finish! So if you're looking for a new way to switch things up at dinner time without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking out a complicated ingredients list, then try our simple yet tasty recipe for seafood pasta tonight!

The flavors of this recipe are similar to what you'd get from New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp. I basically substituted the red snapper for the shrimp in this dish and pretty much kept everything else the same. If you have never had BBQ shrimp then you're in for a treat.

However to set expectations the snapper is not grilled nor is there any traditional BBQ sauce included. Either way, the dish is delicious!

Mood Music (music to pair with seafood pasta)

This recipe was conceived during a medley of electronic/house music. Moi Je's jame "Respire" remixed by Roux Spana is da vibe!

Ingredients Needed To Make This Seafood Pasta Recipe

• Red Snapper
• Creole Seasoning - spices include smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme
• Yellow Onion
• Fresh Garlic Cloves
• Lemon Juice
• Chicken Broth
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Dry White Wine like a Sauvignon blanc
• Butter

How To Make The Best Seafood Pasta (step by step)

Prepare the Pasta

Season the water with salt. Bring to a boil and then cook pasta to al dente in the salted water. The pasta should still have some slight chew to it.

Cook the Fish

Season the fish generously with a creole seasoning spice mix.

Heat a saucepan on medium high heat, add olive oil and cook seafood pieces by browning on each side 1-2 minutes.

Remove the fish, add butter then add onions. Stir as needed and saute 1-2 minutes.

Add the garlic mixing in well and cook another 30 seconds or so.

Add the wine using it to deglaze the bottom of the pan. To deglaze use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and cook covered 3-4 minutes. Add the heavy cream, mix well, and let simmer 1-2 minutes.

Remove off heat. Serve atop cooked pasta and garnish with chopped green onions, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes.

Cooking Considerations and Tips For Making This Particular Recipe

Make sure you season the water for the pasta before boiling it. Simply add salt to the water and bring to a boil.

Feel free to save some of the cooking liquid and then add some of the reserved pasta water to the sauce when cooking.

Definitely go with fresh seafood regardless of which type you use. The fresher the better, but frozen seafood would be next best thing. Fresh shrimp and scallops are great alternatives to fish in this pasta dish or you can add shrimp and scallops to the snapper for a heartier seafood pasta dish.

If you go with shrimp in this dish, go with large shrimp. You want to avoid shrimp that is too small or else you might end up with overcooked chewy shrimp. Also make sure all the shrimp is fully peeled and deveined.

For a creamier sauce you can add more heavy cream and perhaps butter. I kept things on the lighter side for a healthier fare, but the taste is still there.

I'm partial to smaller pasta like penne or rigatoni, but feel free to use long pasta like spaghetti.

For a low-carb version substitute zucchini noodles aka zoodles for the pasta.

For even more robust flavor finish the pasta dish with some freshly ground pepper and parmesan cheese

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) About Making Seafood Pasta

Do You Keep The Skin on the Fish?

It's a personal choice based on preference. I find there is no flavor with the skin on, but feel free to remove by using a sharp knife to loosen part of the skin then using a paper towel to help grip and pull away that skin.

What do you pair with seafood pasta?

I like to enjoy this as a one dish meal serve with a biscuit or cornbread. If you want to include sides I'd add a simple spinach dish or simple salad.

Make This Recipe

If you're looking for an easy seafood pasta recipe, look no further! This delicious recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try tonight!

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