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: 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, minced; 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 lb spaghetti; 1 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (31-40 size); ¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, minced
6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 lb spaghetti
1 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (31-40 size)
¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Pour one can of tomatoes into food processor.
2
Pulse until no large chunks remain, but not yet smooth, 6-8 one-second pulses.
3
Pour into large bowl.
4
Repeat with second can.
5
Set aside.
6
In large Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high.
7
When shimmering, add onion, turn down to medium, and cook until onions soften, 5-7 minutes.
8
Add garlic, anchovy and red pepper flakes.
9
Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
10
Add tomatoes.
11
Bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes lose their raw flavor, about 10 minutes.
12
Add water and clam juice.
13
Bring back to a simmer.
14
Add spaghetti, gently pressing it down until it bends and submerges (do not break).
15
Cook, covered, until almost done, about 12 minutes.
16
Add mussels and shrimp.
17
Stir in gently and cook, covered, until mussels open and shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
18
Add remaining oil and parsley.
19
Season with salt and pepper.
20
Simmer until pasta is fully tender, about 1-2 minutes more.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1 medium onion, minced, 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons), 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.

Mussels and Shrimp Marinara

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