Linguine with Prawns and Mussels

A classic Italian seafood pasta featuring fresh mussels, prawns, garlic, and chili in a white wine and lemon sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.2 kcals 2420.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 72.1 grams 288.4 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
400
g
Liquids
50
ml
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
roughly chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
6
tbsp
Seafood
500
g
Mussels
scrubbed and debearded
250
g
Prawns
whole, raw, peeled with tails intact
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Red Chilli
finely sliced

Steps

  • Scrub the mussels in cold water and remove the beards, discarding any that stay open.
  • Peel the prawns by removing the heads while keeping the tails on.
  • Heat olive oil in a large lidded saucepan and sauté the garlic and chilli for two minutes.
  • Add the mussels and wine to the pan, cover, and cook until the mussels open.
  • Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
  • Add the prawns and cook for five minutes before stirring in lemon juice and parsley.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Boil the linguine in salted water for eight minutes until al dente.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the seafood sauce and serve immediately.