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Seafood Pasta with Linguine, Shrimp, and Mussels – A Coastal Italian Classic

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A garlicky linguine pasta tossed with juicy shrimp and tender mussels in a light tomato-white wine sauce — a comforting, coastal Italian dish perfect for any seafood lover.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 lb fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup crushed tomatoes

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ½ cup seafood or chicken broth

  • 2 tbsp butter (optional)

  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: lemon zest or juice

Instructions

  • Clean mussels and discard any that are cracked or don’t close.

  • Cook linguine until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.

  • Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.

  • Add tomatoes, wine, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes.

  • Add mussels, cover, and cook until they open (4–5 minutes).

  • Add shrimp and cook until just pink, 2–3 minutes.

  • Toss in pasta, butter, parsley, and reserved water if needed.

  • Serve hot with lemon zest and crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use thawed frozen seafood if fresh isn’t available

  • Add more herbs or chili to taste

  • Store leftovers for 2 days, reheat gently

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