Description
Sumptuous seafood linguine weaves Italian coastal magic onto dinner plates, promising a luxurious culinary journey. Delicate shrimp, tender scallops, and silky pasta dance together in a rich garlic cream sauce, inviting you to savor each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sea scallops
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Initiate pasta preparation by submerging linguine in rapidly boiling salted water, cooking until achieving al dente texture approximately 8-9 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in expansive skillet over medium heat, introducing finely diced onions and crushed garlic. Sauté until onions transform into translucent, delicate state around 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with crisp white wine, allowing liquid to evaporate and concentrate flavors, reducing volume by half within 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate rich heavy cream and grated Parmesan, stirring consistently until sauce develops luxurious, velvety consistency approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce succulent seafood medley – tender shrimp and delicate scallops – into simmering cream sauce. Cook protein until achieving pristine opaque appearance, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Season protein ensemble with nuanced crushed red pepper flakes, complemented by judicious pinches of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Gently integrate cooked linguine into seafood cream sauce, ensuring harmonious coating of each pasta strand.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling vibrant chopped parsley and positioning zesty lemon wedges alongside dish, providing optional citrus enhancement.
Notes
- Pasta Selection Matters choose high-quality linguine with good texture that holds sauce well, preferably fresh or artisan-made pasta.
- Wine Depth experiment with different white wines like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance sauce complexity and depth of flavor.
- Seafood Freshness ensure shrimp and scallops are fresh, ideally purchased same day from reputable seafood market to guarantee maximum taste and quality.
- Sauce Consistency control heat carefully when adding cream to prevent separation, stirring constantly for smooth, silky texture without breaking sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 548 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 172 mg