Shrimp Mussels Creamy Garlic Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 500 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 500 grams mussels, cleaned and debearded

→ Aromatics

03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce Components

04 - 240 ml heavy cream
05 - 120 ml dry white wine
06 - 2 tablespoons butter

→ Fresh Herbs and Finishing

07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 lemon, juice and zested
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Rinse mussels under cold water, scrubbing shells and removing beards. Peel and devein shrimp, discarding shells.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Pour in white wine, allowing it to simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add mussels, cover tightly, and steam for 4–5 minutes until shells open.
04 - Remove lid and fold shrimp into the pan. Stir gently and cook until shrimp become opaque and pink, about 3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Fold in chopped parsley, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Discard any unopened mussels. Spoon seafood and sauce into serving bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal flavor, select the freshest seafood available and discard any mussels that remain closed after steaming.
02 - Adjust the balance of lemon and seasoning to preference just before serving.

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