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Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce: Easy Gourmet Delight

Elevate your dinner with Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce, a delightful seafood dish ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Mussels, cleaned Discard any that do not open during cooking.
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh is ideal.
  • 1 cup White wine Use a wine you enjoy drinking.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream.
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Fresh preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped Can substitute with basil or cilantro.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Clean the mussels by rinsing under cold water and scrubbing the shells. Discard any that do not open.
  2. Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary, rinsing, and patting dry.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add white wine and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add cleaned mussels to the skillet, cover, and steam for about 5 minutes until shells open.
  6. Gently fold in shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture. Monitor the shrimp cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.

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