Mussels And Shrimp Marinara

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb mussels
• 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved length-wise
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes with juice, chopped
• salt, to taste
• 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1/4 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry wine

Recipe

• 1 clean and debeard mussels under cold running water. discard any mussels that do not close tightly when gently touched. move clean mussles to refrigerator to keep cool.
• 2 heat 2 tbs of olive oil in a small to medium skillet or saute pan. add half of the chopped garlic and the red pepper flakes. saute for 1 minute.
• 3 add tomatoes and salt to saute pan. set to simmer approximately 15 minutes or until sauce thickens. be sure to stir frequently.
• 4 stir in basil. cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep warm.
• 5 start to boil spaghetti in separate large pot.
• 6 meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tbs olive oil and garlic in a large, deep saute pan on medium-high heat.
• 7 add 1/4 cup chopped parsley. saute for 1 minute.
• 8 add wine and simmer until hot.
• 9 add mussels to pan and cover. let cook for 2 minutes or until all mussels are open.
• 10 stir in shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked.
• 11 remove from heat and discard any unopened mussels.
• 12 drain spaghetti and return to warm pot. pour in tomato sauce and toss gently. add in seafood and all juices and toss lightly once again.
• 13 serve immediately while hot. garnish with parsley if desired.
• 14 enjoy!