Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsHose 22 Firehouse GrillHook & Ladder Mussels Recipe

Hook & Ladder Mussels Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed in a white wine red sauce with ground Italian sausage, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley served with toasted baguette bread for dipping.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Seasoning

    Stir in the crushed garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels open up. Discard any that remain closed.

  6. 6

    Finish with Parsley

    Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Prepare the Baguette

    While the mussels are cooking, slice the baguette and toast until golden brown.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the mussels hot in a bowl with the toasted baguette on the side for dipping.

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