Description
Seafood Pasta with Linguine is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the ocean’s bounty to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring al dente linguine entwined with succulent shrimp and tender scallops, this recipe is elevated by the brightness of fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Whether for an intimate dinner or a festive gathering, this dish promises to impress your family and friends alike with its exquisite taste and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz dry-packed scallops
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp and scallops; cook until opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes soften (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in the cooked linguine and gradually add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Remove from heat and finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg