Fresh, vibrant, and full of ocean flavor — classic Italian comfort with a coastal twist!
🧾 Description
This dish combines al dente spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce loaded with shrimp, fish, and shellfish. Inspired by Italian coastal cooking, it’s light yet deeply flavorful, with garlic, olive oil, and herbs bringing everything together beautifully 🇮🇹
🛒 Ingredients
🍝 Pasta
300–400g spaghetti 🍝
Salt (for boiling water)
🦐 Seafood Mix
200g shrimp (peeled & deveined) 🦐
200g white fish (cod or similar), cubed 🐟
150g mussels or clams (optional) 🦪
🍅 Tomato Sauce
2 cups crushed tomatoes 🍅
3 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
1 small onion (chopped) 🧅
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chili flakes 🌶️
1 tsp Italian herbs
Salt & black pepper
🌿 Finish
Fresh parsley or basil 🌿
Lemon zest (optional) 🍋
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🍝 1. Cook spaghetti
Boil in salted water until al dente
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain
🍅 2. Build sauce
Heat olive oil
Sauté onion + garlic until soft
Add crushed tomatoes + chili flakes + herbs
Simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly thick
🦐 3. Add seafood
Add shrimp + fish + shellfish
Cook gently for 5–7 minutes
Don’t overcook — keep seafood tender
🍝 4. Combine
Add cooked spaghetti to sauce
Toss well, adding pasta water if needed
🌿 5. Finish & serve
Sprinkle parsley or basil
Add lemon zest for freshness 🍋
Drizzle olive oil
🔥 Flavor Profile
Fresh & light 🍋
Rich tomato base 🍅
Juicy seafood 🦐
Slight spicy kick 🌶️
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 450–600 kcal
Protein: 30–40g 💪
Fat: 12–20g
Carbs: 55–70g
