Ingredients
Scale
Here’s what you’ll need to bring this dish to life:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound of mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of white wine (or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of one lemon
- Crusty bread for serving
If you’re missing some ingredients, don’t worry. You can substitute the white wine with chicken broth or even water, and if fresh parsley isn’t on hand, dried parsley will do in a pinch.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s how you can make this delicious dish:
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until it’s fragrant but not browned. This step always reminds me of my mom’s kitchen, where the smell of garlic meant something delicious was about to happen.
- Add the cleaned mussels and shrimp to the pan. Stir them gently to coat with the garlic butter.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Remove the lid and add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Shrimp and Mussels in Garlic Sauce, recipe, cooking, food
