Recipe Steamed Mussels in White Wine

Ingredients :

• 2 lb mussels, scrubbed & debearded
• 3 tbs. virgin olive oil
• 2 tbs. butter, unsalted
• 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
• 4 shallots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• Dash salt / pepper
• 1 cup plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• Toasted garlic bread

Method :

1. Storing that day: rinse the netted bag of mussels and place them in the refrigerator, on the bottom shelf, until ready to prepare. You can place in freezer periodically for 15 minutes to really chill.
2. Prepare the mussels: cut open bag and place mussels in a bowl. Remove any "beards" with your fingers, scrub ones (under water) that may be dirty, and discard ones that aren"t tightly shut. Cover with water and soak 20 minutes in refrigerator, then drain.
3. Tip: After preparing and chopping veggies, prepare the garlic toasted bread.
4. In a big sauté pan, 12-14” with lid (or a large pot), heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and shallots, cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir a bit.
5. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine, thyme, and dash of salt & pepper. Slightly stir.
6. Bring this up to a boil, add the mussels, cover, and give the pan (pot) a shake or two. Reduce to medium-high heat and steam for about 4-5 minutes. Then check to see if most, if not all, of the mussels are opened.
7. Add the tomatoes, parsley, scallions, and a bit of white wine to the pan and cover. Shake the pan and turn off heat. Let steam for another 1-2 minutes.
8. Before pouring the mussels and the broth into the bowl(s), discard any unopened ones. Serve hot and don"t forget the toasted bread.

Recipe Steamed Mussels in White Wine 2010-09-27T21:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: CakeMaster