
If you’re a seafood lover, then you will absolutely love this pasta recipe! There’s something undeniably luxurious about a seafood pasta that combines not just one but four different kinds of seafood. This recipe is packed with shrimp, tender squid, rich lobster, and topped with a perfectly pan-seared salmon fillet.
Perfect for a special meal, whether you be treating yourself or creating an impressive date night at home. Be prepared for endless compliments. My husband savored every mouthful with comments like ‘salmon seared to perfection’, ‘absolutely amazing’, and ‘creamy and delicious’. Follow the recipe below for the most mouthwatering combination of shrimp, lobster, and squid folded within creamy pasta and topped with seared salmon.

Helpful Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or lobster to avoid chewy seafood.
- I seasoned the salmon heavily with black pepper but feel free to adjust to your liking.
- The sauce may appear too much at first but as the pasta sits the sauce will thicken ending up in the ideal consistency.
- The salmon can be cooked with or with-out skin, whichever you prefer.
Ingredients
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1/4 lb squid, cleaned and cuts into rings
- 1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped into medium pieces
- 2 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ of each bell peppers: green, yellow, red, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoonful butter
- Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- Creole seasoning to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Pasta:
- Boil a larger pot of salted water and cook your pasta until al dente, following the package instructions. Reserve about 1/3 cup of pasta water for sauce, then drain and set aside.
Sear the Salmon:
- Season salmon with creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon (skin-side down) to the pan. Sear for about 3 minutes on both sides, depending on thickness.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 cloves of garlic and baste the fish for 1 minute.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Sauté the Lobster, Squid, and Shrimp:
- Season lobster, squid, and shrimp with paprika, creole seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Sauté on high heat for about 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, squid and lobster are tender. Remove and set aside.
Prepare creamy sauce.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions, garlic, and bell peppers for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then season with paprika, creole seasoning, and cajun seasoning. Cook the sauce for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Then add the lobster, shrimp, and squid and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked penne and mix very well.
- Add the chopped parsley and cook for 1 min.
- Remove the dish from the heat and serve, garnished with extra parsley.