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Seafood Pasta with Linguine

Delicious Seafood Pasta with Linguine for Cozy Dinners

Enjoy this Seafood Pasta with Linguine, a quick and impressive dish featuring shrimp and mussels in a garlic white wine sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine Consider spaghetti or fettuccine as alternatives.
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or frozen and deveined.
  • 1 pound Mussels Cleaned and debearded.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 medium Shallot Diced; onions can be used if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing.
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Adds acidity and depth to the sauce.
For Brightness and Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the dish.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; adds freshness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a touch of heat.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Optionally, add crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Deglaze with wine: Pour in white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to enhance flavors.
  4. Steam the mussels: Add cleaned mussels, cover, and cook for about 5-6 minutes until opened.
  5. Add the shrimp: Stir in shrimp and cook for another 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Combine with pasta: Add drained linguine and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss with lemon juice and parsley.
  7. Serve: Plate immediately, garnishing with parsley, cracked pepper, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Opt for the freshest seafood and quality wine to enhance flavors. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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