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Seafood Linguine in Cream

A quick and delicious seafood pasta dish featuring linguine with shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base
  • 8 ounces linguine About 225 grams
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Seafood
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup scallops
  • 1 cup mussels, cleaned Optional but recommended
Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside. Save a cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp, scallops, and mussels to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is just opaque and cooked through.
  2. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. If it looks thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
Combining
  1. Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss gently until the pasta is well-coated with the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Divide the dish among plates, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and add extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcook the seafood; it’s better to undercook slightly and finish it in the sauce. You can switch up the seafood based on availability.