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Shrimp And Mussels In A Creamy Garlic Sauce

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A rich and velvety seafood dish featuring shrimp and mussels simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for serving with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, this easy yet elegant recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and packed with restaurant-quality flavor.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Seafood / European

Ingredients

  • 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 500 g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 150 ml seafood stock (halal alternative to wine)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse mussels under cold water, scrub shells, remove beards. Discard any open or cracked mussels.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in seafood stock and add mussels. Cover and steam for 4–5 minutes, until shells open. Discard any unopened mussels.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer gently to thicken slightly (do not boil).
  6. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve immediately with crusty bread, pasta, or rice. Garnish with more parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Do not boil after adding cream to prevent splitting.
  • Spinach, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms can be added for variety.
  • Reheat leftovers gently; seafood should not be reheated more than once.

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