Sauteed Mussels in Tomato Wine Broth Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Fennel1/3 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped
 2 shallots, minced (1/3 cup)
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm), smashed
 Red pepper flakes1/2 Teaspoon
 Diced tomatoes1 Can (10oz), drained
 Dry white wine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Clam Juice1 Bottle (1l)
 Water3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Mussels2 Bag (1kg), scrubbed
 Parsley1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Unsalted butter1 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in an 8-quart or larger pot with lid over medium-low heat. Add fennel, shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until fennel is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring,
2 minutes. Stir in wine, clam juice, and water. Add mussels; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until shells open, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Arrange open mussels in shallow bowls. Add parsley and butter to broth, stirring until butter melts; season with salt and pepper before ladling into bowls over mussels.
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