Description
Seafood linguine creates a Mediterranean masterpiece with tender shrimp, lump crab, and succulent clams swimming in rich tomato sauce. Coastal flavors blend seamlessly, promising an authentic Italian dining experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine pasta
- ½ lb (225 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb (225 g) lump crab meat
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh clams, cleaned
- 1 (28 oz / 800 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups (480 ml) seafood or chicken broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt (for pasta water)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Cook linguine until perfectly al dente, then drain and set aside, preserving the pasta’s ideal texture.
- Aromatic Foundation: In a spacious skillet, heat olive oil over medium warmth. Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, creating a golden flavor base.
- Seafood Integration: Carefully add shrimp, lump crab meat, and clams to the seasoned pan. Cook until shrimp turn pink, clam shells open, and crab meat heats through, infusing the skillet with oceanic flavors.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up caramelized bits. Pour in tomato sauce, then season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer, melding seafood and herb notes into a rich, complex sauce.
- Final Fusion: Gently fold the cooked linguine into the bubbling sauce, ensuring each pasta strand becomes thoroughly coated. Let the dish marry for a few minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize completely.
- Serving: Plate the seafood linguine in warm dishes, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. For those craving an extra kick, sprinkle additional red pepper flakes on top to elevate the dish’s warmth and intensity.
Notes
Choose High-Quality Seafood: Select fresh, high-quality shrimp, crab, and clams from reputable seafood markets to ensure optimal flavor and texture.
Timing is Crucial: Cook seafood precisely to prevent overcooking, which can make shrimp tough and rubbery, and clams become chewy and bland.
Control Wine Selection: Use a dry, crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the sauce’s depth without overpowering delicate seafood flavors.
Adapt for Dietary Needs: Substitute regular linguine with gluten-free pasta for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners, maintaining the dish’s authentic coastal Mediterranean essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg