Seafood Fettuccine with Mussels, Clams and Bay Scallops in White Wine Sauce – an light, savory seafood pasta that is perfect for any special occasion (dairy-free)!
Best Ever Seafood Fettuccine
This long-time favorite on The Wooden Skillet has finally been re-vamped!
You guys this recipe was originally published on February 26, 2016. Whaaaat?! I can’t believe it was that long ago! But since then it has really become a staple on the blog; routinely in my top 5 visited recipes month after month. And it has a special place in my heart – it is honestly one of my favorite recipes. As you guys are well aware of now, I am allergic to dairy. Well, whenever I go to an Italian restaurant this is the recipe I want to order. I want a delicious bowl of perfectly cooked pasta, dripping in a dairy-free white wine sauce and covered in mussels, clams and scallops (you could throw in some shrimp and I wouldn’t be mad either). But no matter what restaurant I go to, there is cream involved in their version of this recipe so I can never order it! This is my perfect bowl of pasta (and I don’t eat pasta that often, but when I do, it looks like this).
I thought now would be the perfect time to update it because this is the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe!! It is actually incredibly easy to make and is ALWAYS a hit. Feel free to use gluten-free pasta as well!!
Quick tip – read my tutorial on how to prepare and debeard mussels quick so you can be a pro!
I updated the recipe a bit and updated the photos, but just for fun a kept two of the originals down below …. for sentimental purposes. You guys I had no idea what I was doing: I didn’t even know what a photography board was, I didn’t understand light, I am sure I was using an automatic mode on my camera… man I have come a long way. And it is kind of fun to see the comparison. Let me know what you guys think!
…. and the older versions….
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Ingredients
- 1 pound mussels
- ½ pound clams
- 1 box fettuccine noodles, sub pappardelle or gluten free pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped and very loosely packed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ pound bay scallops
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- kosher salt, to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
- french bread, optional for serving
Instructions
- Prep: Prepare, clean and soak 1 pound mussels and ½ pound clams.
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot, boil water and begin cooking 1 box fettuccine noodles – set timer to ensure you are notified when it is cooked al dente.
- Sauté: In a separate, deep sauté pan, add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic and chopped shallot. Let the shallots and garlic cook about 2 minutes on high while stirring constantly.
- Clams: Add ½ cup dry white wine, ¼ cup fresh parsley and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; stir. Add clams and cover while mixture simmers, for 3 minutes.
- Simmer: Remove cover quickly and add mussels, ½ pound bay scallops and diced tomato. Cover again for an additional 2 minutes. Remove cover, stir and add a dash of kosher salt, to taste. Let simmer, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes to ensure scallops are fully cooked.
- Combine: If you haven't already, strain pasta when cooked al dente and return to same pot and immediately add 2 tablespoons of olive oil (feel free to use ghee if you want/prefer); toss to coat. Add seafood mixture with all broth to pot of pasta and toss well.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with warm French bread, if desired.
Clay says
Seriously, what happened to the recipe? I refreshed the page and it keeps telling me to sign up for a newsletter. I already went to the store based off of the ingredients. Thanks. I guess I’ll wing it.
Erin says
Hi Clay – we had a (not-so-small) glitch on the back-end. Everything should be fine now (gotta love technology) – thanks for your patience!
Clay says
I got it back. Thank you so much!
Erin says
Of course – and sorry again about that (believe me I was having a small heart attack myself!). Enjoy the recipe (this is one of my all-time favorites!) Thanks again for you patience!
Paula says
How many servings does this make?
Erin says
Well, it calls for one box of fettuccine, so I generally serve it has two really big bowls of pasta or about four smaller bowls – hope that helps!!
Doug. Bell says
Erin, your photography sells the recipe by itself! I haven’t tried it yet but will.
Erin says
Thank you!!! It is one of my favorite recipes!!! Can’t recommend it enough ?
Christina says
We love mussels but I’m terrified to make them at home. After reading through your recipe, I think I might just have the courage to give this a try. Sounds DELISH!!
Erin says
That makes me so happy to hear, Christina!!! Yay! It really is one of my favorite recipes (my husband’s too). Hope you guys enjoy it! I know you can do it!
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says
this looks SO good! I love the simplicity of your photos too, they are so beautiful! and you know what, your older photos aren’t even that bad! mine were shocking ha ha it’s great to see how far you’ve come! loving your work!
Erin says
Aaaaw! Thank you so much, Georgie!!! ❤️