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Seafood Pasta

A quick and easy one-pan dish featuring succulent shrimp and tender mussels in a creamy sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine Cook according to package instructions
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or thawed if frozen
  • 1 pound Mussels Cleaned and debearded
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup White wine Choose a good quality wine for best flavor
For Seasoning and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 cup Fresh herbs Chopped, e.g., parsley or basil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated for serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp and mussels to the skillet, cooking until the shrimp is pink and the mussels have opened.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  2. Toss the cooked linguine with the seafood and sauce in the skillet.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.
  4. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh seafood and consider adding crushed red pepper flakes for spice. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze them.