How to Make Amazing Mussels - A Step-by-Step Guide

Craving a taste of the ocean? Look no further than this incredible recipe for Amazing Mussels. Whether you're a seafood aficionado or just looking to switch up your usual dinner routine, these succulent and flavorful mussels are sure to impress. With a combination of savory and aromatic ingredients, this dish is perfect for a fancy dinner party or a cozy night in.

What makes these mussels so amazing? It's all in the ingredients and the cooking method. With the freshest mussels, aromat...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, minced
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 20 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup light cream
  • 5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    413 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 1109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 168mg
    • Iron: 21mg
    • Potassium: 1269mg