Choose Your Mussels Recipe
~ Bacon, Tomato, White Wine, Herbs ~ Saffron Curry Sauce ~ Italian Sausage, Aleppo Pepper Cream Sauce. Served with French Bread
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Ingredients
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Mussels
Saffron Curry Sauce
Italian Sausage Aleppo Pepper Cream Sauce
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Mussels
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 3
Sauté the Tomatoes
Add olive oil to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté the cherry tomatoes until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Mussels and Wine
Add the cleaned mussels and white wine to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the mussels open. Stir in fresh herbs and crumbled bacon before serving.
Saffron Curry Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, saffron threads, curry powder, minced garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Italian Sausage Aleppo Pepper Cream Sauce
- 6
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- 7
Add Cream and Season
Stir in the heavy cream and Aleppo pepper. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Serve the mussels hot with the saffron curry sauce or Italian sausage Aleppo pepper cream sauce. Accompany with slices of French bread for dipping.