Mussels and Shrimp with Penne

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This dish is surprisingly delicious! Easy & healthy - I'll make it often. Note - cut the amount of pasta in half, (8oz is plenty) and DON'T SKIP the lemon zest garnish at the end.

60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

766 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2-4 suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	olive oil
1/8	teaspoon	red pepper flakes	crushed
4	tablespoons	parsley leaves	finely chopped
1	teaspoon	mint leaves	crumbled
3/4	pound	shrimp	shelled, deveined
1	tablespoon	brandy
3	each	garlic cloves	finely chopped
2	cups	tomatoes	chopped, peeled, seeded
1	teaspoon	basil	crumbled
1/4	cup	clam juice
1	pound	mussels	in shells, scrubbed and debearded
1	pound	pasta, penne
1	each	lemon zest	grated

Directions

Saute garlic and pepper flakes in olive oil, until garlic just begins to color, 2-3 minutes.

Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and mint and bring to a boil.

Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add clam juice and shrimp, cover; cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring once.

Add mussels and brandy, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and mussels open.

Carefully remove mussels form sauce.

Cook Penne al dente, drain and place in warm serving bowl; top pasta with hot sauce, stir to mix well.

Place mussels on top.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon rind.

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This dish is surprisingly delicious! Easy & healthy - I'll make it often. Note - cut the amount of pasta in half, (8oz is plenty) and DON'T SKIP the lemon zest garnish at the end.
over 2 years ago by rjandrewss

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 420g

Amount per Serving

Calories 766 13% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	17%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 230mg	77%
Sodium 625mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 99.0g	33%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	21%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 61.0g	122%

Vitamin A	33%		Vitamin C	59%
Calcium	13%		Iron	83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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