Jul 09 2026
Restaurants360 The Restaurant at the CN TowerEast Coast Mussels Recipe

East Coast Mussels Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Charred tomato, white wine, herb compound butter, toasted sourdough

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Ingredients

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Mussels and Accompaniments

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water and remove any beards. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Char the Tomatoes

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until charred and blistered, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet with garlic. Pour in the white wine and cover the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mussels open. Discard any that remain closed.

  5. 5

    Add Compound Butter

    Stir in the compound butter and charred tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.

  6. 6

    Toast the Sourdough

    While the mussels are cooking, toast the sourdough slices until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the mussels in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside the toasted sourdough for dipping.

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