Creamy Shallot Shrimp and Mussels
Experience a tantalizing seafood delight with this exquisite dish of succulent shrimp and mussels, luxuriating in a creamy shallot sauce. Pan-seared to perfection and gently simmered in a harmonious blend of flavors, this dish is sure to elevate your culinary prowess.
Ingredients
200 | grams raw shrimp, peeled |
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200 | grams pre-boiled mussels, without shells |
| • | olive oil for frying |
| • | salt to taste |
| • | cilantro and lime for serving |
2 | shallots, thinly sliced |
2 | tablespoons butter |
1⁄2 | teaspoon sugar |
| • | salt to taste |
1 | tablespoon flour |
1⁄2 | cup cream |
| • | ground white pepper |
Instructions
Preparation of the Dish | |
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| 1. | Melt butter in a pan, and sauté thinly sliced shallots with a touch of salt and sugar for caramelization. Add flour and cook until it turns a golden brown hue. Pour in the cream, sprinkle with ground white pepper and a medley of Italian herbs. Allow the sauce to simmer until it reaches the desired thickness. |
| 2. | In a separate pan, quickly sear the shrimp and pre-boiled mussels in olive oil – just 1 minute on each side. Transfer the seafood to the creamy sauce, stir gently, and let them simmer together for another 1-2 minutes. |
| 3. | Upon serving, accompany the dish with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of finely chopped cilantro. |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița