creamy garlic butter seafood dish with shrimp, mussels, and garlic bread. Here’s a recipe you can try at home:

🦐 Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Mussels

Ingredients:

1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)

1 lb mussels (cleaned and debearded)

3 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

5 garlic cloves (minced)

1 small onion (finely chopped)

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup white wine (optional, substitute chicken broth if preferred)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Salt & black pepper (to taste)

2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

For serving:

Toasted garlic bread

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep seafood: Rinse shrimp and mussels. Set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 min).
3. Deglaze: Pour in white wine (or broth). Simmer for 2–3 minutes until reduced slightly.
4. Cook seafood: Add shrimp and mussels. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Cover and cook for 4–6 minutes until mussels open and shrimp turn pink. Discard unopened mussels.
5. Make it creamy: Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
6. Finish: Add lemon juice and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning.
7. Serve: Spoon into bowls, garnish with more parsley, and serve with toasted garlic bread for dipping.

🔥 Pro tip: You can also toss this sauce with pasta for a hearty seafood Alfredo-style dish.