A delicious Mussels and Shrimp Spaghetti dish perfect for a date night. This recipe includes sautéed garlic, chili flakes, shrimp, and mussels all cooked together with spaghetti and a splash of dry white wine or broth, topped with fresh parsley.
1: Cook spaghetti until al dente and reserve a little pasta water.
2: Sauté minced garlic and chili flakes in oil and butter, stirring often.
3: Pat dry shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add to the pan, and cook for 2 minutes per side.
4: Remove shrimp and set aside.
5: Add 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth and lemon juice along with mussels.
6: Cover the pan with a lid and let cook for 5 minutes or until the mussels have all opened.
7: Return shrimp to the pan and add parsley.
8: Remove from heat and stir in spaghetti along with a little reserved pasta water.
9: Enjoy with extra chili flakes and parsley, and some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
