Description
A delightful recipe for creamy garlic shrimp and mussels, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cleaned mussels and chicken broth. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the mussels open. Discard any that do not open.
- Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg