Recipe of Mussels and Shrimp with Penne - Food Recipes

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Title: Mussels and Shrimp with Penne
Categories : Italian, Shellfish, Pasta, Main dish
Serving size: 6 Servings 1 T Olive oil 1/8 t Crushed red pepper flakes 4 T Parsley, finely chopped 1 t Mint leaf, crumbled 3/4 lb Shrimp, shelled, deveined 1 T Brandy 3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped fine 2 c Fresh tomatoes, chopped, -peeled, seeded 1 t Leaf basil, crumbled 1/4 c Bottled clam juice 1 lb Mussels in shells, scrubbed -and de-bearded 1 lb Penne 1 ea Lemon rind, grated 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.