Description
Succulent seafood pasta with linguine brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table. Delicate shrimp and tender mussels mingle with al dente pasta, creating a luxurious culinary experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the linguine in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté minced garlic until aromatic, approximately 60 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, introducing diced tomatoes and allowing the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes, melding the flavors intensely.
- Introduce mussels to the simmering liquid, covering the skillet and cooking for 5-6 minutes until shells dramatically pop open, immediately discarding any unopened shellfish.
- Slide shrimp into the bubbling sauce, cooking rapidly for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink and become translucent.
- Enrich the seafood medley with heavy cream, chopped parsley, and optional red pepper flakes, seasoning with salt and pepper, then gently heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked linguine into the robust sauce, tossing thoroughly to ensure each strand becomes generously coated with the maritime essence.
- Plate the luxurious seafood pasta, garnishing with fresh parsley and accompanying lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Check seafood freshness by ensuring mussels and shrimp smell clean and ocean-like, with no ammonia odor.
- Remove mussel beards and scrub shells thoroughly before cooking to eliminate grit and ensure food safety.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance seafood’s delicate flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp and mussels, which can make them tough and rubbery; cook just until shrimp turns pink and mussels open.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg