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Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce

An easy and elegant recipe for creamy garlic sauce with shrimp and mussels, perfect for impressing guests or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced For better aroma.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup white wine Or chicken broth.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish For Instagram-ready touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until it reduces slightly.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add the shrimp and mussels into the pan, cover it with a lid, and let it cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the shrimp are pink.
  4. Toss out any mussels that refuse to open.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once everything is cooked through, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta.

Notes

For quick meals, frozen shrimp can be used. A pinch of red pepper flakes can add an extra kick. You may also experiment with different liquors like vodka.