411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops Recipe
The Lemon Linguine with Shrimp and Scallops from 411 West and 518 West Italian Cafés was a signature dish featuring linguine tossed with tender shrimp and scallops, complemented by roasted tomatoes, garlic, scallions, and a rich, zesty sauce of white wine, lobster butter, and clam broth, embodying the restaurants’ commitment to fresh, vibrant flavors.
Make our 411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops will taste just like 411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café.
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411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café
411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café were beloved neighborhood restaurants known for their upscale yet approachable Italian-inspired cuisine. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina, respectively, these eateries were part of the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group, renowned for its commitment to quality and community-centered dining.
411 West Italian Café, nestled on Franklin Street, opened in 1990 and quickly became a local favorite for its brick-oven pizzas, house-made pasta, and fresh seafood dishes. 518 West Italian Café, established in Raleigh in 1996, followed suit with a similar menu, featuring wood-fired cooking and a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Both restaurants blended classic Italian techniques with Southern influences, resulting in standout dishes like shrimp and grits with an Italian twist and their signature lasagna.
These establishments were popular not only for their food but also for their inviting atmospheres, ideal for family dinners, romantic dates, or celebratory gatherings. The cafés frequently supported local farmers, ensuring their menus stayed vibrant and sustainable.
Despite their enduring popularity, both locations eventually closed—518 West Italian Café shuttered in 2019, and 411 West Italian Café followed in 2020—due to the challenges of evolving market dynamics and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their closures marked the end of an era for two iconic destinations that left a lasting legacy in North Carolina’s dining scene, remembered for their warmth, innovation, and dedication to their communities.
Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops
Lemon Linguine with Shrimp and Scallops is a culinary symphony that celebrates the marriage of land and sea with a bright, zesty flourish. This dish begins with silky linguine, perfectly cooked to absorb a luminous lemon-infused sauce that dances on the palate with its tangy, buttery depth. The star proteins—succulent shrimp and tender scallops—are gently seared to golden perfection, offering a briny sweetness that pairs effortlessly with the citrusy undertones.
The accompanying notes of roasted tomatoes and garlic bring warmth and richness, while scallions add a refreshing snap. Enhanced by a touch of white wine and the luxurious essence of lobster butter and clam broth, the sauce envelops the dish in a decadent yet balanced embrace. The layering of flavors captures the vibrant essence of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, where freshness and quality are paramount.
Originally crafted and perfected at 411 West and 518 West Italian Cafés, this dish became a beloved staple, showcasing the restaurants’ dedication to fresh, seasonal ingredients and an elegant blend of Italian and coastal influences. Long after these cherished establishments closed, the memory of their Lemon Linguine with Shrimp and Scallops continues to evoke culinary nostalgia, a testament to its timeless appeal.
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411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops Recipe
The Lemon Linguine with Shrimp and Scallops from 411 West and 518 West Italian Cafés was a signature dish featuring linguine tossed with tender shrimp and scallops, complemented by roasted tomatoes, garlic, scallions, and a rich, zesty sauce of white wine, lobster butter, and clam broth, embodying the restaurants' commitment to fresh, vibrant flavors. Make our 411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops will taste just like 411 West Italian Café and 518 West Italian Café.
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
- 1/2 tablespoons Lobster Base (Lobster base is available in gourmet specialty markets and through mail order. It may be omitted, but the flavor won't be as rich.)
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1 pound Linguine
- 1/4 cup Blended Oil (1/2 Olive Oil and 1/2 Canola Oil)
- 3/4 pound large (31- to 35-count) Shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 3/4 pound medium Scallops
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 1 cup 411 West and 518 West Roasted Tomatoes (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- 1 cup Clam Juice
- 1/4 cup chopped Scallions
- 1 tablespoons Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Prepare 411 West and 518 West Roasted Tomatoes according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside.
- Add butter, lobster base, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Scoop out to a bowl and set aside. (Alternately, add butter, lobster base, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium mixing bowl and combine with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until smooth. Set aside.)
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside and keep warm.
- While pasta is cooking, pour blended oil into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, add shrimp and scallops. Cook about 3 minutes - just until shrimp begin to turn pink.
- Deglaze with wine.
- Add tomatoes, lobster butter and clam juice.
- Return to boil. Add scallions and lemon zest.
- Place cooked linguine on four serving plates.
- Spoon prepared sauce over linguine, making sure to evenly distribute shrimp and scallops.
- Serve hot.
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411 West and 518 West Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- One 16-ounce can Plum Tomatoes drained and diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoons chopped Shallot
- 1/2 tablespoons Salt
- 1/4 tablespoons freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, orange juice, shallot, salt and pepper.
- Spread on a shallow baking pan.
- Place in preheated oven and bake 20 - 30 minutes until most of the juices are evaporated and tomatoes are caramelized.
- Scrape from pan and place in a bowl. Set aside.
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