Mussels And Shrimp Marinara Recipe

Name: Mussels And Shrimp Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mussels; 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved length-wise; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes with juice, chopped; salt, to taste; 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 lb spaghetti; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1 lb mussels
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved length-wise
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes with juice, chopped
salt, to taste
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine

1
Clean and debeard mussels under cold running water. Discard any mussels that do not close tightly when gently touched. Move clean mussles to refrigerator to keep cool.
2
Heat 2 Tbs of Olive Oil in a small to medium skillet or saute pan. Add half of the chopped garlic and the red pepper flakes. Saute for 1 minute.
3
Add tomatoes and salt to saute pan. Set to simmer approximately 15 minutes or until sauce thickens. Be sure to stir frequently.
4
Stir in basil. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep warm.
5
Start to boil Spaghetti in separate large pot.
6
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbs olive oil and garlic in a large, deep saute pan on medium-high heat.
7
Add 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Saute for 1 minute.
8
Add white wine and simmer until hot.
9
Add mussels to pan and cover. Let cook for 2 minutes or until all mussels are open.
10
Stir in Shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked.
11
Remove from heat and discard any unopened mussels.
12
Drain Spaghetti and return to warm pot. Pour in tomato sauce and toss gently. Add in Seafood and all juices and toss lightly once again.
13
Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with parsley if desired.
14
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb mussels, 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved length-wise, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mussels And Shrimp Marinara falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mussels And Shrimp Marinara

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