Steamed Mussels Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Mussels steamed in a tomato & basil sauce or wine, garlic & butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any dirt. Remove any beards (the fibrous threads) by pulling them off with your fingers.
2
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the fresh basil leaves and dice the tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves.

3
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4
Add the Tomatoes and Basil
Stir in the diced tomatoes and chopped basil. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
5
Add the Wine and Mussels
Pour in the dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels and stir to combine. Cover the pot with a lid.
6
Steam the Mussels
Allow the mussels to steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
7
Finish the Sauce
Once the mussels are cooked, remove the pot from heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and black pepper, mixing until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.