Coastal Cream Seafood Pasta in Herb-Infused Cream Sauce

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.

Prepare the Seafood:
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add shrimp, mussels, and lobster tails. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Mussels will open after 3-4 minutes — discard any that do not.
Remove the seafood and set aside.

Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter with olive oil.
Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in white wine, reducing by half (about 2-3 minutes).
Add heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.

Combine Pasta and Seafood:
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
Gently fold in the cooked seafood and herbs.

Serve:
Plate the pasta and top with additional fresh parsley, basil, and lemon zest if desired.

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