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Scallop Spaghetti in Creamy White Wine Butter Garlic Sauce with Capers

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Scallop Spaghetti in Creamy White Wine Butter Garlic Sauce with Capers is a restaurant-quality pasta dish made at home in 30 minutes. Tender seared scallops (or shrimp) are served in a rich, garlicky sauce balanced with wine, cream, and capers for a fresh, briny finish.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb sea scallops or shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
  2. Pat scallops or shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side or shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Lower heat, add butter to the skillet, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in white wine, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in cream, add capers and Parmesan (if using), and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add cooked spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Return scallops or shrimp to the skillet. Stir gently to combine. Top with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

  • Use shrimp if scallops aren’t available.
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat or spinach/arugula for greens.
  • Swap in linguine or fettuccine for variety.
  • Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.

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