Delicious Seafood Dish with a Citrusy Twist

This recipe for mussels and scallops in a citrus wine broth is a delicious and elegant seafood dish that is perfect for a special dinner or weekend gathering. The combination of fresh mussels and tender scallops cooked in a flavorful broth infused with citrus and white wine creates a dish that is bursting with bright, refreshing flavors.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 1 pound fresh sea scallops
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add white wine, chicken broth, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add mussels to the broth, cover the pot, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until mussels have opened.
4. Add scallops to the pot and continue to simmer until scallops are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley.
6. Serve the mussels and scallops in bowls with the broth. Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping.

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