Seafood Linguine

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
• 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the mixed seafood to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in white wine (if using) and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

5. 5

   Add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook for another 2 minutes until tomatoes soften.

6. 6

   Stir in lemon juice, cooked linguine, and season with salt and black pepper.

7. 7

   Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese (if desired).

9. 9

   Serve immediately garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if preferred.