Description
Mediterranean seafood linguine emerges as a luxurious culinary journey through coastal Italian flavors. Delicate shrimp, tender calamari, and fresh herbs mingle in a silky parmesan cream sauce, inviting you to savor each elegant, ocean-kissed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels)
- 300 grams (10 ounces) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup seafood or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Cooking Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until tender yet firm, approximately 8-9 minutes. Carefully extract and set aside 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining completely.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic, gently sautéing until aromatic and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Slide seafood into the fragrant pan, allowing each piece to cook swiftly until translucent and just opaque, roughly 3-4 minutes. Transfer seafood to a separate plate, preserving its delicate texture.
- Deglaze the identical skillet with cream and seafood broth, whisking continuously. Reduce heat and simmer, creating a luxurious sauce that gradually thickens, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan, freshly chopped herbs, and a bright splash of lemon juice. Season with salt and cracked pepper, balancing flavors meticulously.
- Reintroduce cooked seafood to the creamy sauce. Gently fold in pasta, ensuring each strand becomes elegantly coated. If sauce appears dense, gradually introduce reserved pasta water to achieve perfect consistency.
- Transfer to warmed serving plates. Embellish with additional Parmesan shavings and a sprinkle of vibrant parsley. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh seafood like shrimp, scallops, or a mix for the best flavor and texture.
- Keep seafood cooking time short to prevent rubbery, overcooked results that lose delicate taste.
- Reserve pasta water as a secret weapon to adjust sauce consistency smoothly without diluting flavor.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by substituting cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version or using gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg