Jul 09 2026
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Mussels In Acqua Pazza Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time30m
Serves4

P.E.I. mussels steamed in a lightly herbed broth with flavors of white wine, fumé, tomato sauce, butter, garlic and olives, served with lightly grilled bread.

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Ingredients

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Mussels and Broth

Grilled Bread

Method

Cooking the Mussels

  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

    Make the Broth

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the white wine and fumé, bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Add Tomato Sauce and Seasonings

    Stir in the tomato sauce, black olives, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

  5. 5

    Finish with Fresh Herbs

    Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat.

Preparing the Bread

  1. 6

    Grill the Bread

    Slice the ciabatta bread in half and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Grill on medium heat until lightly toasted and golden brown.

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