Marinara Sauce With Shellfish

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A flavorful seafood marinara with shrimp and mussels, infused with garlic, herbs, and a hint of red pepper, perfect for a lively Italian-inspired meal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. anchovy paste
  • 1 large can (28 to 32 oz.) stewed Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chianti
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano, chopped
  • 4 bay leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, steamed and peeled
  • 10 medium mussels

Instructions

  1. Saute garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until it begins to turn lightly brown.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes, anchovy paste, Chianti wine, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, crushed red pepper, and salt; bring to a simmer.
  3. Continue simmering for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Steam and peel the shrimp, then set aside.
  5. Steam the mussels until they open, then set aside.
  6. Serve the sauce with the seafood.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

545 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.7g 35% DV
Total Fat 33.9g 44% DV
Carbs 58.7g 21% DV
Fiber 26.5g 95% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10078.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2131.3mg 45% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 154.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 81.4mg 90% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 680mg 52% DV
Iron 34.6mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Fish Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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