Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce, a must-try delight for seafood lovers! This luxurious dish features succulent shrimp and tender mussels enveloped in a velvety garlic cream sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home, this recipe is both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve it over pasta or rice, or pair it with crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce—either way, it’s guaranteed to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 500g mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean mussels under cold water, removing any beards; set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in white grape juice to deglaze the skillet.
- Add mussels; cover with a lid and steam until opened (5–7 minutes).
- Fold in shrimp; cook until pink (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and parsley; season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg