Description
This Shrimp and Mussels Pasta recipe combines succulent seafood with flavorful tomato sauce and pasta for a delightful meal that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 2 fl. Oz. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 large tomatoes, grated and skin removed
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 fl. Oz. dry sherry
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb (400 grams) spaghetti or tagliatelle pasta
- Water for cooking the pasta
For the Seafood:
- 12 large shrimp, shells and head removed, deveined
- 2.2 lb (1 kg) fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 lemon, zest grated
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a large pot, heat half of the olive oil and sauté onion until golden. Add garlic, tomatoes, chili flakes, and paprika. Simmer and set aside.
- Prepare the pasta: Boil water, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente.
- Cook the shrimp: Sauté shrimp in remaining oil, season, and set aside.
- Add mussels, sherry, and seasoning: Combine lemon juice, zest, parsley, sherry, and water. Add mussels, cover, and cook until they open.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp: Combine pasta, shrimp, and sauce. Adjust seasoning and olive oil.
- Serve: Serve in a bowl, garnish with lemon, parsley, olive oil, and cracked pepper.
Notes
- Storage: Best consumed immediately; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
