Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our tantalizing recipe for Mussels and Shrimp with Prosciutto in Garlic Saffron Wine Sauce. This delectable dish combines the flavors of the sea with the richness of prosciutto, all enveloped in a luscious sauce that will transport your taste buds to the shores of Italy. Alongside this main course, we also present two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Salad of Arugula, Fennel, and Orange, and a rich Saffron Risotto that perfectly complements the seafood. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE
Simmer Ina Garten's recipe for Mussels in White Wine on the stovetop with garlic, saffron and plum tomatoes for an easy yet elegant meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
- In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.
MUSSELS IN SAFFRON AND WHITE WINE BROTH
Categories Milk/Cream Quick & Easy Dinner Mussel Saffron White Wine Fat Free Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot, then add the garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, half and half, and saffron; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, scallions, tomato, and lemon juice, scallions, tomato, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the mussels, cover, and stream until they are open, about 5-7 minutes. Shake the pot, holding down the lid with a kitchen towel, to redistribute the mussels. Discard any mussels that do not open. Divide the mussels into eight bowls; distribute the broth equally among the bowls, and top each with fresh chives.
MUSSELS AND SHRIMP WITH PROSCIUTTO IN GARLIC SAFFRON WINE SAUCE
I was hungry for mussels the other night and could not find a recipe that I liked in any of my cooking books, so I improvised and added ingredients that I had on hand and that I also like. I have to say it came out pretty good.
Provided by WILLARD FERIA
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Clean and scrub the fresh mussels in cold water, discard the open ones that after you tap them with a knife they would not close.
- Add the butter to the pan and saute onions, garlic, procciutto ham and saffron threads For about 5-10 minutes at med temperature. Add 1 teaspoons of hot sauce.
- Add the wine to the pot and mix well, then add the mussels with the parsley and basil (mix well) and tomatoes over; cook for 5 minutes at med-high temperature. Stir and remove open mussels (leave the closed ones in the pot for additional 1-2 minutes; if they do not open, discard them).
- Add shrimp and cook for few minutes until pink; remove them also.
- Make a roux with cornstarch and cream whisked slowly into the pot containing the wine mixture until it thickens up, test for salt and pepper and add the sherry to it; whisk well and return mussels and shrimp back to pot, heat up for about 5-10 minutes at medium to medium low temperature.
- Serve with your choice of pasta (I prefer Linguini or Rigatoni).
- *note.
- This also can be served as is, with no pasta, just use less cornstarch in cream (not to thicken the sauce) and serve in a bowl with nice crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 190.4, Sodium 627.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 34.7
MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP WITH SAFFRON RISOTTO AND GREEN OLIVE RELISH
Categories Olive Rice Shellfish Sauté Dinner Seafood Clam Mussel Shrimp Saffron Fall Party Simmer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring stock and saffron to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add rice and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add white wine and stir until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup saffron stock and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing stock to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is cooked halfway, about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, mussels, littleneck clams, shrimp and chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, mussels and clams open, shrimp are cooked through and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes (discard any mussels and clams that do not open). Divide seafood and saffron risotto equally among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with sliced green onions. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve, passing Green Olive Relish separately.
SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND SAFFRON
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, and cook until golden.
- Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika and ground cumin and a pinch of saffron (optional).
- Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 644 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WINE AND SAFFRON
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Holding mussels under cool running water, scrub with a stiff sponge or vegetable brush, then debeard: grip the tough fibers extending from the shell and pull to remove. Discard beards.
- Steep saffron in wine for 10 minutes. (Saffron is soluble in water, not fat, so it won't release its color or flavor if added directly to the butter.) Meanwhile, melt butter over medium-high heat in a shallow stockpot. Once it's foamy, add shallots, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until shallots are transparent and garlic is soft, about 3 minutes, stirring every so often to keep garlic from scorching. Pour in wine and saffron, then add tomatoes and return to a simmer, stirring once or twice.
- Add mussels and cover tightly. Cook until all mussels open, about 6 minutes, stirring once about halfway through. Discard any unopened mussels. If using wild mussels, strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove any sand, if necessary. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with parsley before ladling mussels and broth into bowls.
Tips:
- Prep Work: Always clean and devein shrimp before cooking. Fresh mussels should be scrubbed and debearded. Prosciutto can be thinly sliced or torn into smaller pieces.
- Sautéing: Use a large skillet or sauté pan to ensure even cooking. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the prosciutto until crispy. Remove the prosciutto from the pan and set aside.
- Cooking the Seafood: Add the shrimp and mussels to the pan and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the mussels have opened. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauce: Combine the white wine, chicken broth, garlic, saffron, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour the sauce over the seafood and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir in the parsley and lemon zest. Serve the mussels and shrimp with the crispy prosciutto and a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Conclusion:
This elegant and flavorful dish combines the briny sweetness of mussels and shrimp with the salty richness of prosciutto. The garlic, saffron, and wine sauce adds a delicate and aromatic touch, making this dish perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
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