This Summer Clam Linguine Seafood Pasta Recipe is a light and savory seafood dish perfect for warm weather. Featuring tender clams, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs over perfectly cooked linguine, it's a quick and impressive meal that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. Ideal for seafood lovers, this pasta recipe is easy, elegant, and packed with flavor.
1 lb linguine pasta
2 lbs fresh clams, scrubbed clean
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
Add clams and white wine. Cover and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until clams open. Discard any unopened clams.
Stir in lemon juice, butter (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
Add drained linguine to the skillet and toss with the clam mixture.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Use fresh, live clams for the best flavor.
You can substitute white wine with seafood stock if preferred.
Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for a summery twist.