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Shrimp Mussels Creamy Garlic Sauce

Shrimp Mussels Creamy Garlic Sauce

Restaurant-quality seafood dish you can easily prepare at home for a quick and impressive weeknight meal. This recipe unlocks a world of rich flavor and satisfying textures, making it a go-to for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Prep time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Mussels Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 pounds mussels scrubbed and debearded
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, for a touch of heat
  • crusty bread optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

  1. Ensure your shrimp are peeled and deveined. For the mussels, thoroughly scrub their shells under cold running water to remove any grit or barnacles, and then pull out any beards (the stringy fibers). Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
    1 pound large shrimp, 1.5 pounds mussels
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic. If you’re using red pepper flakes, add them now and stir for another 30 seconds.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  3. Pour in the dry white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Let the wine simmer and reduce by about half, which should take approximately 2-3 minutes. This step adds a layer of complex flavor.
    1/2 cup dry white wine
  4. Add the prepared mussels to the skillet. Cover the pan and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until most of the mussels have opened. Gently shake the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking. Discard any mussels that remain closed after this cooking period.
    1.5 pounds mussels
  5. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet with the mussels. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine everything.
    1 pound large shrimp, 1.5 cups heavy cream
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, and the sauce has thickened slightly to coat the back of a spoon. Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as they can become tough.
  7. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.
    1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper
  8. Ladle the Shrimp Mussels Creamy Garlic Sauce into shallow bowls. Serve immediately, optionally with crusty bread for dipping into the luscious sauce.
    crusty bread

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat. Not ideal for freezing.