Print

Seafood Linguine Recipe Easy Italian Coast Style Pasta Delight

seafood linguine recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

A flavorful Italian coastal seafood linguine featuring fresh clams, shrimp, and a garlicky, zesty sauce with white wine and lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 400g (14 oz) linguine pasta
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • 200g (7 oz) fresh clams, cleaned
  • 200g (7 oz) peeled shrimp, deveined
  • 150g (5 oz) squid rings (optional)
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small red chili, sliced thin (adjust to taste)
  • 150ml (⅔ cup) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio works well)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (freshly squeezed)
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional garnish: Lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 9-11 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve about 1 cup (240ml) of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and chili, stirring until fragrant but not browned (about 1 minute).
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add clams to the pan. Pour in the white wine, then cover with a lid. Let steam for 4-5 minutes until clams open. Discard any that remain closed.
  4. Add shrimp and squid rings to the pan, stirring gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and squid is tender. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Lower heat to medium and add lemon juice to the seafood mixture. Stir in chopped parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Add the drained linguine directly to the pan with seafood and toss gently to combine. If the sauce feels too dry, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until silky and clinging.
  7. Drizzle remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pasta for gloss and extra flavor. Toss everything together.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley, lemon zest, or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use fresh seafood for best results and avoid overcooking shrimp and squid to keep them tender. Discard any clams that do not open after steaming. Reserved pasta water helps the sauce cling to the pasta. Low and slow heat for garlic and chili prevents bitterness. For gluten-free option, substitute linguine with gluten-free pasta. Non-alcoholic substitute for white wine includes seafood or vegetable broth with lemon juice or white wine vinegar.

Nutrition

Keywords: seafood linguine, Italian pasta, seafood pasta, easy seafood recipe, Italian coast recipe, clams, shrimp, garlic sauce, white wine sauce

Find it online: https://oracooks.com/seafood-linguine-recipe-easy-italian-coast-style-pasta-delight/