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Pasta With Shrimp Clams Lemon And Garlic Atk Recipe

Dive into a luxurious, creamy pasta paradise! This recipe, inspired by America's Test Kitchen, combines succulent shrimp and clams with a bright lemon-garlic sauce. Easy to follow instructions guide you to a restaurant-quality dish in under an hour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 391.7 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pasta With Shrimp Clams Lemon And Garlic Atk

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How to Make Pasta With Shrimp Clams Lemon And Garlic Atk

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 quarts) to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound pasta (linguine or spaghetti recommended) and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid before draining.
  3. While pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: finely dice 1 medium yellow onion, mince 4 cloves garlic, and chop 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste). Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup clam juice, and 1 bay leaf to the skillet.
  7. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, until the liquid reduces to about 2 cups (about 7-10 minutes).
  8. Meanwhile, juice 1 large lemon (about 1/2 cup juice). Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  10. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat. Whisk in the lemon juice and 4 ounces cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  12. Gently stir in 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined) and 1 pound littleneck clams (scrubbed). Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the shrimp is pink and the clams have opened (about 3-5 minutes). Discard any clams that don't open.
  13. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, to thin the sauce.
  14. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  15. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

6g

Carbs

25g

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