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Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce

A quick and easy seafood dish featuring tender shrimp and mussels in a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Coastal, Seafood
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined) Choose high-quality shrimp for best flavor.
  • 1 pound mussels (scrubbed and debearded) Ensure mussels are fresh and cleaned properly.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter For rich and buttery flavor.
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) More garlic for stronger flavor, if desired.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use full-fat cream for richness.
  • 1/2 cup white wine (optional) Adds depth to the sauce; can be omitted.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season to preference.
Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley (chopped) For garnish and fresh flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and clean the mussels.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the white wine and bring to a gentle simmer for a few minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and mussels to the skillet, cover with a lid, and let them steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open.
  4. Remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before plating and serve hot.

Notes

If you don’t want to use wine, the sauce will still be creamy and delicious without it. Consider adding red pepper flakes for extra heat. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.