In this dish, the shell fish is the star! That is why I refer to the Mussels and Clams first in the title. This dish is very simple, but delivers bright flavor that is great for both a family dinner and for company. Many folks are intimidated to cook shell fish at home. If that is the case for you, I hope this recipe will show you just how easy it is to make a good shell fish dish. I am a big advocate of original grains, so I serve this dish with gluten free spaghetti. I was inspired to create this dish after strolling through Pike Place Market here in Seattle. I spotted the beautiful mussels and clams featured in this dish and just had to bring them home. When I made this for my family, we all ate the remaining sauce with spoons because it was so tasty. I hope you love this dish and that it inspires you to keep cooking shell fish. Shell fish is a great source of lean protein and is rather inexpensive in costal communities. I recommend using fresh, live, wild shell fish rather than frozen.