Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Must-Try Delight!
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Must-Try Delight! This exquisite dish features tender shrimp and fresh mussels enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic sauce that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. With its family-friendly appeal and comforting flavors, it’s bound to become a staple in your meal rotation. Serve it with crusty bread or over pasta to soak up every last drop of that creamy goodness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 500 grams mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup white grape juice (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood by cleaning the mussels thoroughly and ensuring the shrimp are peeled and deveined.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the white grape juice and let it simmer for a minute.
- Add mussels to the skillet, cover, and steam until they open (5-7 minutes).
- Fold in the shrimp; cook until pink (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg