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Seafood Spaghetti en Papillote

Spaghetti, shrimp, and scallops steamed in a parchment packet with white wine, garlic, and lemon — the Italian restaurant trick that feels fancy but takes 25 minutes. Open at the table and let the steam escape.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Seafood Spaghetti en Papillote
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz spaghetti
  • 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 oz sea scallops
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 whole (sliced) lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil spaghetti in salted water until 1 minute short of al dente, then drain.

  2. 2

    Cut two 15x20-inch sheets of parchment paper. Divide pasta between them, leaving 2 inches clearance on all sides.

  3. 3

    Top each pasta mound with shrimp, scallops, tomato halves, and 2-3 lemon slices. Drizzle each with 0.25 cup wine and pinch salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Fold parchment in half, then crimp edges tightly in a seal, leaving room for steam to circulate inside.

  5. 5

    Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake until the packets puff slightly and seafood is just opaque, 10–12 minutes.

  6. 6

    Carefully transfer packets to plates. Open at the table, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter fresh parsley on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot for boiling pasta
  • colander
  • parchment paper (two 15x20-inch sheets)
  • kitchen scissors or knife
  • baking sheet
  • oven

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