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Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Must-Try Delight!

A rich and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp and mussels in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound mussels cleaned and debearded
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Cook Seafood
  1. Add the shrimp and mussels to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open and shrimp are cooked through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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