Description
This Spicy Linguine with Clams and Shrimp is a coastal-inspired pasta dish that brings together briny clams, tender shrimp, and a touch of chili heat. Each bite bursts with garlic, olive oil, and lemon freshness for a restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Linguine: 12 ounces
- Clams: 1 pound, fresh and scrubbed
- Shrimp: ½ pound, peeled and deveined
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Red Pepper Flakes: ½ teaspoon
- White Wine or Seafood Stock: ½ cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Parsley: ¼ cup, chopped
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until just shy of al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes.
- Add clams and wine or stock. Cover and cook until clams open, about 5–7 minutes. Discard any that remain closed.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Toss linguine with the seafood mixture, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and extra chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook quickly.
- Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Finish with high-quality olive oil for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg