PORTUGUESE-STYLE STEAMED MUSSELS

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 small red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 pound chourico or chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
3 pounds mussels (preferably wild) scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large (6 quart) casserole or soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and bay leaves. Heat for 1 minute, then add garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Saute vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sausage and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add mussels. Cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove mussels to serving bowls. Return pot to medium heat, and add parsley, cilantro and black pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over mussels, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 625, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1334 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Op Killer
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of seafood.


Sekiranda Alpha
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


CC International Academy
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I served these mussels with a side of roasted potatoes and vegetables.


rahat dilsoz
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I added a bit of chopped parsley to the sauce for extra flavor.


Dale Estep
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover white wine.


Asemahle Ngangali
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mussels didn't turn out as flavorful as I had hoped.


Angel Barron
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The mussels were a bit gritty, but the flavor was still good.


Mikayla Howard
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These mussels were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Faluku Furako
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I love the simplicity of this dish. The mussels are the star of the show, and the sauce is just there to enhance their flavor.


General Duck
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This was my first time cooking mussels and it was surprisingly easy! The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the mussels turned out delicious.


chicken nuggets are good
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.


meta coppercoin
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These mussels were a hit! The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce.