Creamy Tomato Mussels Recipe
Mussels, steamed and stewed with tomatoes, garlic, shallots, anisette and cream, served with grilled focaccia
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Clean the mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells and removing any beards.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Anisette
Stir in the diced tomatoes, anisette, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 4
Steam the Mussels
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
- 5
Finish with Cream
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in chopped parsley.
- 6
Prepare Focaccia
While the mussels are cooking, grill or toast the focaccia bread until golden brown.
- 7
Serve
Serve the creamy tomato mussels in bowls with the grilled focaccia on the side for dipping.
