Quick Italian Seafood Linguine
This simple seafood linguine brings together a rich tomato sauce, smoky paprika, and tender seafood in a single pan, making it an effortless and delicious meal for beginners.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 liter chicken stock (you can use stock cubes)
- 300 grams linguine or spaghetti broken into smaller pieces
- 240 grams frozen seafood mix thawed
- A handful of fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Prepare the base
Start by heating the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
Add flavor
Once the onions and garlic are soft, stir in the paprika.Then pour in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Cook the pasta
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.Add the broken pasta into the pan, stirring it occasionally to prevent sticking. Let it cook for around 7 minutes.
Add the seafood
Next, stir in the thawed seafood mix.Allow everything to cook for another 3 minutes, until the seafood is warmed through and the pasta is tender.
Finish and serve
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish and serve it with lemon wedges on the side for a burst of freshness.