Seaside Sunset Pasta

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant seafood pasta dish with a citrus-infused tomato sauce, perfect for a beachside feast. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 45 minutes pairs linguine pasta, shrimp, clams for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine pasta
• 1 lb shrimp
• 12 oz clams
• 4 medium, diced tomatoes
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 small red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 4 diced tomatoes and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine, then add 1 lb shrimp and 12 oz clams. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the clams open.
5. Step 5: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding 1/2 cup pasta water to loosen the sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley.