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Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Mussels: A Delightful Recipe

A delightful recipe for creamy garlic shrimp and mussels, perfect for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  6. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

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.

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