The Art of Perfect Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce

Perfect Seafood Preparation

Begin by properly cleaning and seasoning seafood to achieve optimal texture and flavor for elegant holiday presentation.

White Wine Sauce Mastery

Create luxurious sauce with proper wine reduction and cream integration for restaurant-quality holiday results.

Pasta Cooking Excellence

Master the art of timing pasta perfectly with sauce preparation for ideal texture and temperature coordination.

Seafood Integration Technique

Achieve perfect doneness and distribution of all seafood components without overcooking delicate proteins.

Holiday Presentation Mastery

Learn elegant plating and garnishing techniques that create impressive Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner centerpiece.

Expert Tips for Perfect Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce

Seafood Quality: Use freshest seafood available and don't overcook - seafood continues cooking from residual heat in sauce.

Wine Selection: Choose a crisp, dry white wine you'd enjoy drinking, as it significantly impacts the final sauce flavor.

Pasta Timing: Start pasta when beginning sauce preparation to ensure both finish simultaneously for optimal texture.

Sauce Consistency: Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness - starchy water helps bind sauce to pasta perfectly.

Mussel Safety: Discard any mussels that don't open during cooking, as they may not be safe to consume.

Make-Ahead Magic: Sauce base can be prepared ahead and reheated gently - add seafood just before serving for best texture.

Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce: Christmas & Thanksgiving Elegant Holiday Masterpiece

Name: Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce: Christmas & Thanksgiving Elegant Holiday Masterpiece
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: For Seafood Mixture:; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb sea scallops, side muscle removed; 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded; 1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked clean; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and white pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; For White Wine Sauce:; 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc); 6 tablespoons butter; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 shallots, finely diced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup seafood or chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; For Pasta & Assembly:; 1.5 lbs linguine pasta; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated; For Garnish:; Extra fresh herbs for garnish; Lemon wedges; Crushed red pepper flakes; Additional grated Parmesan; Optional additions: cherry tomatoes; crispy pancetta

The most irresistible seafood linguine with white wine sauce you'll ever make - perfectly cooked shrimp, scallops, and mussels tossed with al dente linguine in a luxurious white wine garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese for the ultimate indulgent holiday feast that's so delicious it'll have everyone asking for seconds with every elegant bite, perfect for both Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations.

Prep Time

25 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Total Time

55 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For Seafood Mixture:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 lb sea scallops, side muscle removed

2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded

1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked clean

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and white pepper to taste

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

For White Wine Sauce:

1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)

6 tablespoons butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 shallots, finely diced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup seafood or chicken stock

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

For Pasta & Assembly:

1.5 lbs linguine pasta

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

For Garnish:

Extra fresh herbs for garnish

Lemon wedges

Crushed red pepper flakes

Additional grated Parmesan

Optional additions: cherry tomatoes

crispy pancetta

toasted pine nuts

Instructions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil for pasta and prepare all seafood by patting dry and seasoning.

Season shrimp and scallops with salt, white pepper, and Old Bay seasoning, setting aside at room temperature.

Clean mussels thoroughly under cold water, discarding any that don't close when tapped gently.

Heat olive oil in large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.

Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden crust forms, then remove and set aside.

Add shrimp to same pan and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through, then remove.

Add mussels to pan with 1/4 cup white wine, cover, and steam 3-4 minutes until shells open.

Remove mussels and discard any that didn't open, reserving any liquid in pan for sauce base.

Add minced garlic and diced shallots to same pan, sautéing until fragrant and translucent throughout.

Pour in remaining white wine and let reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits from bottom.

Add seafood stock and heavy cream, bringing mixture to gentle simmer over medium heat.

Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

Return all seafood except mussels to sauce, adding lump crabmeat and gently folding to combine.

Add drained linguine to seafood mixture along with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Toss everything together gently, adding pasta water as needed to create silky sauce consistency.

Remove from heat and fold in half the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.

Arrange mussels on top of pasta and garnish with remaining herbs and Parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately in warmed bowls with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan for the perfect holiday feast!

Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce: Christmas & Thanksgiving Elegant Holiday Masterpiece

JUE

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

The Art of Perfect Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce

Seafood Linguine with White Wine Sauce: Christmas & Thanksgiving Elegant Holiday Masterpiece

Ingredients

Instructions