Seafood Spaghetti in Parchment
Spaghetti, shrimp, and clams steamed together in parchment packets with garlic, white wine, and lemon. The packets trap steam and flavor, creating a restaurant-style dish that's table-ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 6 oz spaghetti
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 count littleneck clams
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 count lemon (halved)
- 3 count garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until just under al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
Tear two large sheets of parchment paper. Divide pasta between them, then top with shrimp and clams.
- 3
Sprinkle garlic over seafood. Pour half the wine over each packet. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
- 4
Fold parchment tightly to seal, crimping edges. Place packets on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake at 425°F for 6 minutes. Clams should open and shrimp should turn pink.
- 6
Carefully open packets at the table—watch for steam. Discard any unopened clams. Drizzle with olive oil.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- kitchen scissors or knife
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