Light Seafood and Pasta Stirfry

Yesterday was the 17th anniversary of our daughter's adoption.
We always acknowledge it as a special day and make a meal with her favourite foods,
spaghetti and seafood.
Happy Adoption Day!

12 oz spaghetti
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
2 tbsps olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz raw mussel meat
1-2 tbsps red pepper, thinly chopped
4 oz defrosted frozen green and yellow beans
2 tbsps lemon juice
6 oz cooked shrimp
a few spinach leaves, chopped (10 or so)
1/4 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
handful of arugula
fresh basil leaves
shaved cheese (I had cheddar, but parmesan would be better)
grated parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti, reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and toss with a little olive oil. Set aside.
Using a very large skillet or wok-style frying pan heat olive oil and butter and lightly brown the minced garlic. Add mussel meat, red pepper and beans.  Cook 2-3 minutes and remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, shrimp, spinach, thyme, salt and pepper.

Return to heat and mix in the spaghetti, easily done using 2 large spoons.
Plate and garnish with arugula, basil and shaved cheese.

Serve with lots of grated parmesan cheese.
Serves 4