Macaroni with Scampi and Mussels

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Contains vitamins: A B2 B3 B5 B6 B12 C D E K
Macaroni with Scampi and Mussels

👨‍🍳 Method

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  1. 1

    Clean the mussels thoroughly under running water, removing the beards and any debris.

  2. 2

    Place the cleaned mussels in a large pot with the white wine.

  3. 3

    Season generously with pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until all mussels have opened (discard any that remain closed).

  5. 5

    Remove the mussels from their shells, strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve, and reserve the liquid.

  6. 6

    Peel the scampi and remove the intestinal tract from each one.

  7. 7

    Clean the celery and cut into thin strips.

  8. 8

    Finely chop the shallots.

  9. 9

    Clean the mushrooms and slice them.

  10. 10

    Melt half of the butter in a large pan over medium heat.

  11. 11

    Sauté the mushrooms until light brown, then remove and keep warm.

  12. 12

    In the same butter, lightly brown the shallots and celery together.

  13. 13

    Add the scampi to the pan.

  14. 14

    Increase the heat to high.

  15. 15

    Sprinkle with thyme and paprika, and sauté for 2 minutes.

  16. 16

    Carefully flambé with the cognac, then pour in the reserved mussel liquid.

  17. 17

    Simmer for 5 minutes.

  18. 18

    Remove the scampi and keep warm.

  19. 19

    Cook the pasta in abundant salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.

  20. 20

    Reduce the cooking liquid by half over high heat.

  21. 21

    Add the tomato ketchup, cream, scampi, mushrooms, and mussels to the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

  22. 22

    Wash and finely chop the parsley.

  23. 23

    Prepare a beurre manié by kneading together 10 grams butter and 10 grams flour.

  24. 24

    Have a preheated deep serving dish ready.

  25. 25

    Transfer the seafood and sauce to the serving dish, arranging the cooked pasta around it.

  26. 26

    Thicken the sauce by whisking in small pieces of the beurre manié with a whisk.

  27. 27

    Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  28. 28

    Pour the sauce over the scampi and other ingredients in the dish.

  29. 29

    Serve immediately.

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