AMAZING MUSSELS

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Mussels steamed in a very light creamy tomato basil broth with a kick. You will not be disappointed.

Provided by Gisela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1108.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Linamandla Mbotyini
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I love this recipe! The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Michi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


RSL6 RSL6
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I was looking for a new mussel recipe and this one did not disappoint! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious.


Gregg Troyanowski
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy mussels. The broth is flavorful and the mussels are cooked perfectly.


Ricardo Mondragon
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the broth is delicious.


INSTANT FAX
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This was the best mussel recipe I've ever tried! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful.


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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the broth.


Sahabe Firoz
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This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and delicious.


Fezan khan
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I'm so glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was amazing.


Junior Akwadou
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This was my first time cooking mussels and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were cooked perfectly.


Owopetu ayobami
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Bilal Home
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These mussels were absolutely delicious! The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.