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Prep Time:10 minsActive Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsActive Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:4 servings
Yield:
4 servings
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What Is the Best Method of Cooking Mussels?
There are many ways to cook mussels—you can add them to apaella, aseafood stewor even cook them in aslow cooker. A classic and easy method is to steam mussels in a large pot with a lid or a Dutch oven. It only takes about 3 to 4 minutes to steam mussels, making it a quick and simple meal that you can make any day of the week.
What Type of Wine Should I Use?
You can use any type of dry white wine, such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio. If you prefer, you can replace the white wine with an equal amount of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth plus 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of brightness and acidity to balance out the dish.
How to Serve Steamed Mussels in Tomato Broth
Serve the steamed mussels over your favorite pasta, withCrispy Oven-Baked Friesor with crusty bread to sop up the flavorful broth. Pair with a leafygreen saladto round out the meal.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped6ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped1cupdry white wine3 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see Tip)2teaspoonschopped fresh parsley
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Ingredients
1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1cupdry white wine
3 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see Tip)
2teaspoonschopped fresh parsley
DirectionsWarm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, increase the heat to high and stir for 1 minute more. Pour in wine and bring to a boil.Add mussels, cover and steam, occasionally giving the pot a vigorous shake, until all the mussels have opened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl. Spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with parsley.EquipmentLarge pot or Dutch ovenTipTo clean mussels, scrub them with a stiff brush under cold running water. Scrape off any barnacles using the shell of another mussel. Just before cooking, pull off the “beard” from each one. Discard any mussels with broken shells or any that do not close when tapped.
Directions
Warm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, increase the heat to high and stir for 1 minute more. Pour in wine and bring to a boil.Add mussels, cover and steam, occasionally giving the pot a vigorous shake, until all the mussels have opened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl. Spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with parsley.EquipmentLarge pot or Dutch ovenTipTo clean mussels, scrub them with a stiff brush under cold running water. Scrape off any barnacles using the shell of another mussel. Just before cooking, pull off the “beard” from each one. Discard any mussels with broken shells or any that do not close when tapped.
Warm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, increase the heat to high and stir for 1 minute more. Pour in wine and bring to a boil.
Add mussels, cover and steam, occasionally giving the pot a vigorous shake, until all the mussels have opened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl. Spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with parsley.
Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven
Tip
To clean mussels, scrub them with a stiff brush under cold running water. Scrape off any barnacles using the shell of another mussel. Just before cooking, pull off the “beard” from each one. Discard any mussels with broken shells or any that do not close when tapped.
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)275Calories6gFat15gCarbs28gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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