Seafood Linguine with White Wine (Printable)

Tender shellfish and al dente pasta in a aromatic white wine garlic sauce with lemon and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 9 oz fresh clams, scrubbed
03 - 9 oz fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

→ Pasta

04 - 14 oz dried linguine

→ Sauce

05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
08 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - ¾ cup dry white wine
10 - 1 cup fish or chicken stock
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - Zest of ½ lemon
13 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until just al dente following package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot; sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
03 - Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and sauté for 1 minute per side until just turning pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
04 - Add clams and mussels to the skillet. Pour in white wine, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until shells begin to open. Discard any unopened shells.
05 - Add fish or chicken stock to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, then return shrimp to the pan.
06 - Add cooked linguine, reserved pasta water, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss over low heat until pasta is coated and seafood is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Transfer to plates and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfectly balanced flavors of fresh seafood, aromatic garlic, and bright lemon
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Restaurant-quality results with simple techniques
  • Elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for weeknight dinners
02 -
  • For extra depth, add a splash of cream to the sauce.
  • Substitute calamari or scallops for some of the seafood if desired.
  • Pair with a crisp Italian Pinot Grigio or Vermentino.
  • Always check seafood for freshness before cooking.
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