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Seafood Pasta with Linguine, Shrimp, and Mussels

A quick and delicious seafood pasta dish with linguine, shrimp, and mussels, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seafood
  • 12 oz linguine pasta For that perfect al dente bite!
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined) The star of the show.
  • 1 lb mussels (cleaned) Adding flavor and elegance.
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Because garlic is life!
  • 1/2 cup white wine Choose a good one, because you might want to sip while you cook!
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin) For that authentic feel.
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes Just enough kick to keep things interesting.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Always essential!
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley For garnish and a pop of color.

Method
 

Cooking Linguine
  1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it’s bubbling, toss in the linguine. Cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, saving a cup of pasta water.
Sautéing Garlic
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Be careful not to burn it.
Adding Wine
  1. Pour in white wine and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
Introducing Seafood
  1. Add shrimp and mussels to the skillet. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until mussels open and shrimp turn pink.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss in the cooked linguine and reserved pasta water. Stir well to coat every noodle in the sauce.
Serving
  1. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

If you’re feeding a crowd, feel free to scale the recipe up. Discard any closed mussels after cooking. If the seafood smells overly ocean-like, find a fresh batch.