Jul 14 2026
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Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Terra GR
Time30m
Serves4

Saffron butter. Wine. Sofrito. Lemon. Milk bread.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Sofrito

Milk Bread

Method

Preparing Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

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

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    Finely chop the shallots and garlic. In a large pot or deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and garlic, sautéing until they are translucent and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Wine and Saffron

    Pour in the white wine and add a pinch of saffron threads. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

  5. 5

    Finish with Butter and Seasoning

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the mussels and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Making Sofrito

  1. 6

    Prepare Vegetables

    Dice the red bell pepper and tomato. Set aside.

  2. 7

    Cook Sofrito

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the diced tomato and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 8

    Add Herbs

    Stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley and cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.

To Serve

  1. 9

    Prepare Milk Bread

    Toast the slices of milk bread until golden brown.

  2. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the mussels in a large bowl, topped with the sofrito. Serve with the toasted milk bread on the side for dipping.

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