Best 8 Saffron Mussels With White Wine Garlic Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the sea with Saffron Mussels with White Wine Garlic Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of coastal cuisine. This delectable dish features plump and succulent mussels, bathed in a luscious sauce made with white wine, garlic, shallots, and the vibrant spice of saffron. The aroma of the saffron and garlic fills the air as the mussels steam open, revealing their tender and briny interiors. Served with a side of crusty bread for dipping, this dish promises a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Additionally, the article provides a diverse collection of other mussel recipes, offering a culinary journey through various culinary traditions. From classic Moules Marinière, with its simple elegance, to adventurous Thai Mussels with Coconut Curry Broth, bursting with aromatic spices, there's a mussel recipe here to suit every palate and occasion.

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STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WINE AND SAFFRON



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds fresh mussels
1 large pinch saffron (about 30 threads)
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

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.

MUSSELS IN SAFFRON AND WHITE WINE BROTH



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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

2 teaspoons butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons half and half
2 1/2 teaspoons saffron threads
1 cup clam juice
4 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
8 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 1/2 tablespoons chives, chopped

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.

SAFFRON MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE



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I'm not a real big fan of mussels but this recipe with the creamy garlic wine sauce makes them taste quite special

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

few threads of saffron
1 lb mussels in their shell uncooked
2 Tbsp butter
1 medium shallot diced
6 clove garlic minced
1 c dry white wine
4 Tbsp creme fraishe or heavy cream
2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper
french bread to soak up sauce

Steps:

  • 1. scrub mussels pull off beard. Discard any that won't close when tapped. Place mussels in a clay pot or casserole dish with a lid. Place saffron in a dish. add 1 tbsp hot water and let sit.
  • 2. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add the wine and saffron and bring to a boil. Pour over mussels and cover the clay pot and place in cold oven. Set oven at 425 degrees and let cook for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Remove the clay pot and holding firmly with the lid on shake the pot. Place back in oven for 10 more minutes or until all have opened.
  • 4. With a slotted spoon transfer the mussels to warm serving bowls. Discard any that doesn't open. Mix in the creme fraishe and parsley into the cooking liquid. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with french bread to soak up sauce

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC SAFFRON SAUCE



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These Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce are the next-level in steamed mussels goodness. They are perfect for cocktail parties, family get-togethers, or for a special night in.

Provided by Spain on a Fork

Categories     Quick and Easy     Low-Carb     Pescatarian     Easy     Quick     Dairy-Free     Gluten-Free     Egg-Free     Soy-Free     Entertaining     Fish-Free     Peanut-Free     Tree Nut-Free     Grain-Free     Sugar-Free     Tomato-Free     Stove

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pound Fresh Mussels
4 clove Garlic
1/2 Onion
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
2 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup White Wine
1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 pinch Sea Salt
1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Steps:

  • Clean Fresh Mussels (2 pound) under cold running water. Remove the beard from each mussel and then scrub them clean. As you clean each mussel, add them to a bowl and set aside.
  • Finely mince Garlic (4 clove).
  • Finely dice Onion (1/2).
  • Finely chop Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup).
  • Into a large stock pot over medium heat, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 tablespoon). Let warm for 2 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Mix with the oil and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add White Wine (1/2 cup), Lemon Juice (1 teaspoon), Saffron Threads (1/2 teaspoon), Sea Salt (1 pinch), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch). Mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the mussels into the stock pot. Mix them with the sauce and place a lid on the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and transfer the mussels and sauce to a large shallow bowl. Discard any mussels that did not open. Garnish with the parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Protein 6.9 g, Fat 3.0 g, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Sodium 163.4 mg, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.3 g, TransFat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.1 g

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE



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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

3 pounds cultivated mussels
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup chopped shallots (5 to 7 shallots)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (5 to 6 cloves)
1/2 cup chopped canned plum tomatoes, drained (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon good saffron threads
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup good white wine
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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 WITH SAFFRON CREAM



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Categories     Dairy     Herb     Onion     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Mussel     Saffron     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, halved lengthwise
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 lb cultivated mussels, rinsed well
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: prepared garlic bread
Special Equipment
an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Cut onion halves crosswise into less than 1/16-inch-thick slices with slicer.
  • Cook onion with saffron and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil, then stir in cream, pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mussels. Cook, covered, checking after 6 minutes and transferring opened mussels to soup bowls with a slotted spoon. (Discard any that remain unopened after 8 minutes.)
  • Stir parsley into broth and pour over mussels.

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Mussels in White Wine and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs live mussels
2 cups dry white wine
4 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped)
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
  • Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
  • Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in herbs and butter.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
  • Serve immediately.

MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON CREAM



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adapted from gourmet 12/06, i made this tonite and loved it. very quick and easy, this makes an appy for 6-8 or a main course for me ( just kidding, sort of). serve this with lots of french bread, and with spoons for the sauce.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Mussels

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs mussels, cultivated
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • in a heavy pot with a lid heat olive oil.
  • add onions, saffron, salt, stirring occasionally until onions are softened, 5-10 minutes.
  • add wine and bring to a boil.
  • stir in cream, pepper and mussels.
  • cook, covered, until mussels start to open, 6-8 minutes.
  • discard any unopened mussels, then stir parsley into finished dish.

Tips:

  • Buy the freshest mussels possible. Fresh mussels should be tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or other debris.
  • Cook the mussels until they are just cooked through. Overcooked mussels will be tough and chewy. Mussels are cooked when they open up and the meat is opaque.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The wine you use will impart flavor to the sauce, so choose one that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can add other ingredients to taste, such as red pepper flakes, thyme, or oregano.

Conclusion:

Saffron mussels with white wine garlic sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The mussels are plump and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

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