Linguine ai Frutti di Mare alla Monégasque
A luxurious pasta dish featuring linguine tossed with a medley of fresh Mediterranean seafood in a light, aromatic sauce infused with garlic, white wine, and a touch of lemon, embodying the coastal essence of Monaco.
🧂 Ingredients
- 350 g Linguine
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 5 thinly sliced Garlic cloves
- 200 peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 200 cleaned and debearded Mussels
- 200 scrubbed Clams
- 150 sea scallops, halved if large Scallops
- 0.75 cup White wine
- 1 14.5-ounce can, drained Diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 zest and juice of Lemon
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
💡 Tip: Cook pasta al dente to ensure it doesn't become mushy. - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn pink. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the mussels and clams to the skillet. Pour in the white wine, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shells have opened. Discard any mussels or clams that do not open.
- 5
Stir in the diced tomatoes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Return the cooked shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Add the drained linguine, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together gently to combine.
💡 Tip: Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry. - 7
Continue to toss for another 1-2 minutes until the pasta is well coated and heated through.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
💡 Tip: This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure all seafood is fresh for the best flavor.
- ✓Don't overcook the seafood, as it can become tough.
- ✓Adjust the amount of lemon juice and red pepper flakes to your preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other types of seafood like calamari or crab meat.
- For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Use a different pasta shape like spaghetti or fettuccine.