Mussels And Shrimp With Penne Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 Tbsp. Parsley, finely minced
- 1 tsp Mint leaf, crumbled
- 3/4 lb Shrimp, shelled, deveined
- 1 Tbsp. Brandy
- 3 x Garlic cloves, minced fine
- 2 c. Fresh tomatoes, minced, peeled, seeded
- 1 tsp Leaf basil, crumbled
- 1/4 c. Bottled clam juice
- 1 lb Mussels in shells, scrubbed and de-bearded
- 1 lb Penne
- 1 x Lemon rind, grated
Directions
- Saute/fry garlic and pepper flakes in extra virgin olive oil, till garlic just begins to color, 2-3 min. Add in tomatoes, parsley, basil, and mint and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 min. Add in clam juice and shrimp, cover; cook over low heat for 2 min, stirring once. Add in mussels and brandy, cover and cook for 2-3 min longer or possibly till shrimp are pink and mussels open. Carefully remove mussels form sauce. Cook Penne al dente, drain and place in hot serving bowl; top pasta with warm sauce, stir to mix well. Place mussels on top. Garnish with minced parsley and lemon rind.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 271g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 447 | |
| Calories from Fat 55 | 12% |
| Total Fat 6.2g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.05g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium 651mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 63.23g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 3.58g | 2% |
| Protein 30.99g | 50% |
