1-Gather and Prep Your Ingredients: First, get everything ready to make Creamy Garlic Seafood Pasta smooth and fun. Peel and devein 250 grams of shrimp, prepare 150 grams of mussel meat from about 500 grams with shells, and slice 150 grams of calamari tubes. Crush 4 garlic cloves and measure out items like 2 tablespoons of olive oil and butter. This step takes about 10 minutes and helps avoid any rush later.

2-While you prep, bring a large pot of water to a boil for 500 grams of pasta. Cook the pasta until it’s just right, then save 1 cup of the water before draining. This pasta water is key for blending the sauce nicely.

3-Cook the Seafood: Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the seafood shrimp, mussels, and calamari with salt and pepper, then cook in batches. Shrimp needs about a minute per side, while calamari and mussels take just a few minutes until golden. Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking, as the seafood will finish in the sauce.

4-Set the cooked seafood aside on a plate. This keeps it tender and ready for the next step.

5-Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the 4 crushed garlic cloves along with 0.5 teaspoon of chili flakes. Cook until it’s fragrant, which only takes a moment. Pour in 0.5 cup of white wine and 1 to 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, then let it simmer and reduce by half.

6-Next, stir in 1 cup of cream and simmer for five minutes until the sauce thickens and coats a spoon. For added flavor, you can include extra touches like fresh herbs at this point.

7-Combine and Serve: Return the seafood and its juices to the pan, along with 0.5 cup of finely chopped parsley. Stir everything together to mix well. Toss the cooked pasta and reserved water into the pan to coat evenly, creating that creamy texture everyone loves.

8-Serve right away, sprinkled with more parsley for a fresh finish. This whole process takes about 20 minutes of cooking time, making it a quick meal option.