Mussels Recipe
1lb Green White Lip Mussels with Tomatoes, Italian Sausage, Parsley, Garlic
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water and use a brush to scrub the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Prepare the Italian Sausage
Remove the casings from the Italian sausage and crumble the sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Sausage
In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Garlic and Tomatoes
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine Mussels
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 6
Finish with Parsley
Once the mussels are cooked, stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.