Bar Harbor Mussels Recipe
Addies- Garlic, Shallot, Tomato, Chicken Stock, Butter, Lemon, Chili Flake, Grilled Baguette A la Gato- Saffron Cream, Gumbo Stock, Tomato, Chili Flake, Grilled Baguette
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Ingredients
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Addies
A la Gato
Method
Addies
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Add Tomatoes and Stock
Add the chopped tomato to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Cook the Mussels
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and let steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 5
Finish the Dish
Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6
Serve with Baguette
Serve the mussels hot with grilled baguette slices for dipping.
A la Gato
- 7
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the mussels as described above. Mince the garlic and shallots, chop the tomato, and set aside. Measure out the cream and gumbo stock.
- 8
Prepare the Saffron Cream
In a saucepan, combine the cream, gumbo stock, saffron, and chili flakes. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through, but do not boil.
- 9
Cook the Mussels
In a separate pot, add a little water and steam the mussels as described above, but this time add the cooked saffron cream once the mussels have opened.
- 10
Finish the Dish
Stir the mussels in the saffron cream and gently mix to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve with Baguette
Serve the saffron mussels hot with grilled baguette slices for dipping.