BLACK SKILLET MUSSELS
Steps:
- Heat a large cast-iron or heavy steel skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes, or until a few drops of water dance across the surface. Add the mussels to the skillet in one layer (your pan may fit more or less than 1 1/2 pounds; use only as many as will fit comfortably or use 2 pans).
- Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels begin to open. The mussels are done when they're all open and their juices have run out and evaporated in the hot pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately, in the pan.
- Variations
- Black Skillet Clams or Oysters: This dish can be made with hardshell clams-littlenecks, cherrystones, or quahogs-or with oysters. (Softshell clams, or steamers, are too sandy for this treatment.) Be sure to wash the shells of any of these mollusks very well and discard any whose shells are open or cracked. As with the mussels, they are done when their shells open.
- To add a slightly different flavor:
- When the mussels begin to open, add 4 cloves of crushed, peeled garlic to the pan, shaking the pan as directed.
- Gently melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter in a small saucepan. (If you like, add Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste, along with the juice of a lemon.) Serve it alongside the pan of mussels. To eat, remove a mussel from its shell, dip into the butter, then rub up some of the dried juices from the bottom of the skillet.
- Mussels
- Every year, we see more and more cultivated mussels, most often from Prince Edward Island, which is fast becoming the mussel farming capital of North America. These are easy to clean (almost clean enough to eat without washing, but still worth a quick going over), with very few rejects and plump meat. Wild mussels are far tastier but harder to clean. When cleaning mussels, discard any with broken shells. If the mussels have beards-the hairy vegetative growth that is attached to the shell-trim them off. Those mussels that remain closed after the majority have been steamed open can be pried open with a knife (a butter knife works fine) at the table.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. Mussels are relatively inexpensive, and you can use a variety of affordable ingredients to make the sauce.
kajiSambriddha Thapa
[email protected]I love how quickly this recipe comes together. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Ayabonga Nhlapo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The mussels are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the sauce is packed with vegetables.
sakib jamal
[email protected]The sauce in this recipe is amazing. It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for dipping bread or serving over pasta.
Debbie Hubbard
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the skillet gives the mussels. It adds a depth of flavor that you don't get from other cooking methods.
Belinda Carter
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm having guests over. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Anthony Hirsh
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of mussels and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables to the sauce, such as tomatoes, zucchini, or carrots.
Yacine Beneddra
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mussels were elegant and delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I served them with some champagne and it was a perfect meal.
Ryan Fox
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Paul Reaney
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The mussels are cooked in just a few ingredients, but the result is a flavorful and satisfying dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Basha Basha
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mussels were cooked in no time and the sauce was delicious. I served them with some rice and it was a perfect meal.
Bhai6621 bhandari
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The mussels were a hit with everyone and the sauce was so good that we were all dipping our bread in it.
Mayra Granillo
[email protected]I love mussels and this recipe did not disappoint. The mussels were plump and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I will definitely be making this again.
Paul Sukhram
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served them with some linguine and it was a hit with the whole family.
Su Santha
[email protected]I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it so easy. The mussels turned out tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Delight Crown
[email protected]These mussels were so easy to make and absolutely delicious. The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Will definitely be making this again!