Mussels Recipe
Steamed blue mussels served with your choice of white, red, or arriabiata sauce
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Ingredients
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Mussels
White Sauce
Red Sauce
Arrabbiata Sauce
Method
Preparation of Mussels
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the blue mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove the beards by pulling them off firmly.
- 2
Steam the Mussels
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup of white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any that do not open.
- 3
Garnish
Finely chop fresh parsley and set aside. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the steamed mussels before serving.
Preparation of White Sauce
- 4
Make the White Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add garlic powder, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Preparation of Red Sauce
- 5
Make the Red Sauce
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in 2 cups of chopped tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Preparation of Arrabbiata Sauce
- 6
Make the Arrabbiata Sauce
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 chopped garlic cloves and sauté until golden. Stir in 2 cups of chopped tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
