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Nicole Grace

Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Mussels: A Delicious Recipe!

A delicious 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 up. Discard any that remain closed.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until 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 added flavor, try incorporating a splash of white wine after sautéing the garlic.
  • Substitute the shrimp and mussels with other seafood like scallops or clams for a different taste.

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