Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Must-Try Delight!
Indulge in a comforting seafood experience with this Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Must-Try Delight! This dish features juicy shrimp and tender mussels enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, the aroma of garlic wafting through your kitchen promises to bring everyone to the table. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a flavor explosion that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this culinary masterpiece together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
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
- Clean mussels under cold water and remove beards. Peel and devein shrimp if not done.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in white grape juice and stir to combine.
- Add cleaned mussels to the skillet, cover with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes until open.
- Fold in shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Discard any unopened mussels.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 250g
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg