Seafood Linguine White Wine Garlic (Printable version)

Tender shrimp, clams, and mussels in white wine garlic sauce over al dente linguine.

# What you 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
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 according to 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 soft, about 2 minutes. Add 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 to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add clams and mussels to the skillet. Pour in the white wine, cover, and cook for 3–4 minutes until shells begin to open. Discard any that do not open.
05 - Add stock, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan.
06 - Add cooked linguine, reserved pasta water, butter, lemon zest, and juice. Toss everything together over low heat until pasta is coated and seafood is heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The white wine sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more flavor
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp is a tragedy you cannot undo, so pull them from the heat as soon as they turn pink
  • The pasta water starch is what transforms wine and stock into a silky sauce that clings to every strand
03 -
  • A splash of cream at the end makes the sauce restaurant-luxurious if you are feeling indulgent
  • Let the dish rest for two minutes after tossing so the sauce thickens slightly on the pasta
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