Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Crispy Garlic Bread
Introduction
Few things feel as comforting and indulgent as a creamy seafood dish served with warm, crispy garlic bread on the side. This Shrimp & Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce brings together the delicate sweetness of tender shrimp and the briny richness of fresh mussels, all simmered in a velvety, garlicky cream sauce that’s impossible to resist. It’s the kind of meal that turns an ordinary dinner into something special — whether you're hosting guests or simply craving a cozy homemade seafood feast. Paired with golden garlic bread to soak up every drop of sauce, this dish delivers pure comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 g)
- 1 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded (450 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28 g / 1 oz)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (12 g / 0.4 oz)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup white wine – optional (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (50 g / 1.7 oz)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (5 g)
For the Garlic Bread
- 4 slices French baguette or any crusty bread (120 g / 4 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (28 g / 1 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (6 g / 0.2 oz)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (5 g)
- Salt to taste
Directions
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