Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Garlic Bread

Here’s a rich, elegant, and easy-to-make recipe for Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce, paired perfectly with crispy garlic bread to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce. It’s like a restaurant-quality seafood dinner made at home.

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🍤🦪 Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Garlic Bread

🍽️ Servings: 2–4

⏱️ Total Time: 30–35 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients:

For the seafood:

• 1 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded

• ¾ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped

• ½ cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon wedges (for serving)

For garlic bread:

• 1 baguette or loaf of crusty bread

• ¼ cup butter, softened

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced or grated

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or dried)

• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the garlic bread:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.

3. Slice bread in half lengthwise and spread garlic butter mixture evenly.

4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Slice and set aside.

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2. Cook the seafood:

🦪 For mussels:

1. In a large deep skillet or pot, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.

2. Add half the garlic and shallot; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the white wine, then the mussels. Cover and steam for 4–6 minutes, or until mussels open.

4. Discard any mussels that don’t open. Remove mussels and set aside in a bowl. Leave juices in the pan.

🍤 For shrimp and sauce:

1. In the same pan with mussel juices, add another 1–2 tbsp butter.

2. Add remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, until just pink. Remove and set aside.

4. Pour in heavy cream, red pepper flakes (if using), and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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3. Combine and serve:

1. Return shrimp and mussels to the pan and gently toss to coat in the creamy sauce.

2. Simmer for another minute to reheat everything through.

3. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges and hot garlic bread on the side.

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✅ Pro Tips:

• Add a handful of baby spinach or chopped kale at the end for color and nutrients.

• No wine? Use seafood stock or chicken broth with a squeeze of lemon.

• Want it cheesier? Stir in a couple tablespoons of grated Parmesan into the sauce.

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Would you like a spicy version, a pasta version, or even a low-carb twist?