Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Garlic Bread

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Here’s a full recipe for Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Garlic Bread – a cozy, restaurant-worthy dish you can enjoy at home.

Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Garlic Bread

Ingredients

For the seafood in creamy garlic sauce:

  • 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on for presentation, optional)

  • 2 lbs (900 g) mussels, scrubbed and debearded

  • 3 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small onion or shallot, finely diced

  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • Juice of ½ a lemon

  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the garlic bread:

  • 1 baguette or rustic loaf, sliced lengthwise

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Garlic Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

  3. Spread the mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.

  4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and crispy. Slice into thick pieces before serving.

2. Cook the Seafood in Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.

  2. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.

  3. Pour in the white wine (or broth), scraping up any bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

  4. Add mussels, cover with a lid, and steam for 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until mussels open (discard any that stay closed).

  5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the sauce gently simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.

  6. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.

  7. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

Serving

Transfer the shrimp and mussels with their creamy garlic sauce to a wide serving bowl. Serve immediately with warm garlic bread for dipping into the luscious sauce.

✨ Tip: You can also toss in cooked pasta (like linguine or spaghetti) directly into the creamy garlic sauce for a heartier meal.

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