Best 11 Steamed Mussels In Saffron Broth Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of steamed mussels, a timeless dish that captivates taste buds with its aromatic broth and succulent seafood. Embark on a culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of steamed mussel recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors. From the classic white wine and garlic combination to the tantalizing fusion of Asian-inspired ingredients, our recipes promise an unforgettable dining experience. Dive into the vibrant world of steamed mussels, where the briny essence of the sea harmonizes perfectly with aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and a symphony of spices. Prepare to relish the plump, tender mussels that effortlessly release their briny essence into a flavorful broth, promising a satisfying and memorable meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC SAFFRON SAUCE



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Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs (1 kg) fresh mussels
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 tsp golden saffron threads
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Clean 2 pounds (1 kilo) of fresh mussels under cold running water, begin by removing the beard from each mussel and then scrubing them clean, I like to use a butter knife to scrub the mussels, as you clean each mussel add them to a bowl and set aside, finely mince 4 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1/2 of an onion and finely chop a handful of fresh parsley
  • Heat a large stock pot with a medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add the diced onions and minced garlic and mix with the oil, after 3 minutes add 1/2 cup of white wine, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, pinch in 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads, lightly season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, mix it all together, 2 minutes later add the mussels into the stock pot, mix them with the sauce and place a lid on the pan, 5 to 6 minutes later remove the lid and transfer the mussels and sauce to a large shallow bowl (discard any mussels that did not open), garnish with the freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!

MUSSELS IN SAFFRON BROTH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium onions, peeled and julienne
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 12 cups clam juice or fish stock
1 cup tomato sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon saffron strands
3 pounds small black mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded
1 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves, washed and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed sauce pan over moderate heat, and add 1/2 the onions, salt and pepper. Saute briskly until slightly golden, about 8 to 10 minutes, and add the garlic. Cook and additional minute, then add the white wine and reduce to half. Add thyme, saffron, clam juice or fish stock, and tomato juice and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook over low heat about 10 minutes. Strain and reserve.
  • Working in batches or in more than one pan, heat the remaining olive oil over high heat and add the remaining onion. Saute briefly, stirring occasionally, until onions are beginning to color, about 4 minutes. Add mussels to pan, keeping them in 1 layer, and saute 1 to 2 minutes, then add a proportionate amount of broth. Bring to a boil, reduce immediately to a simmer and cook, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until all the mussels are opened. Toss in parsley and serve on shallow soup plates with about a cup of broth per serving.

MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON BUTTER BROTH



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Provided by Brian Boitano

Categories     appetizer

Time 17m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 stick butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds mussels
2 cups white wine
1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the mussels, wine, saffron, and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Give it a good stir, cover the pot, and cook until all the mussels open, about 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Transfer to a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.

BLACK MUSSELS STEAMED IN SAFFRON BROTH RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups fish broth
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup white wine
2 pounds P.E.I mussels
2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped scallions
1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly minced oregano leaves
1 teaspoon freshly minced basil leaves
1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chili flakes, to taste
1 lemon or lime, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over high heat, combine fish stock, saffron and white wine, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmering and let cook for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a separate saucepan, over high heat, add the butter and garlic. Cook until the garlic is tender. Add saffron broth and bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients including the mussels and cover.
  • When the mussels open up remove the pan from the heat and let it seat for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve in a bowl and garnish with a slice of fresh lemon or lime.

STEAMED MUSSELS IN CURRY BROTH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings as a first-course

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds mussels
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups clam juice
10 Kaffir lime leaves
4 stalks lemongrass (white part only), very thinly sliced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • With a vegetable brush, clean the mussels under cold running water. Pull off and discard any beards. Discard any mussels with a broken shell or those that do not close when sharply tapped. Drain well.
  • In a stainless steel or coated-aluminum wok, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and stir-fry until the onion is wilted. Add the curry paste and turmeric, and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, until aromatic. Add the wine, clam juice, lime leaves, and lemongrass. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the limes leaves and discard.
  • Add the mussels, cover the wok tightly, and steam over moderate heat for 5 minutes. The mussels will begin to open. Continue cooking until all the mussels have opened; transfer those that opened to a platter and discard any that fail to open. Add the cream and cilantro leaves to the wok, and stir to blend. Pour over the mussels and serve.

STEAMED MUSSELS IN SAFFRON BROTH



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 bulb fennel, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pinch powdered saffron
3 tablespoons fresh or canned tomato puree
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups fish stock or chicken stock
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 pounds mussels, preferably small ones, scrubbed and debearded
Crushed red pepper to taste
Saffron-aioli toasts (recipe follows)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy, three-quart saucepan. Add the onion, fennel and garlic, cover and sweat over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the saffron, tomato puree, wine, stock, thyme and bay leaves. Simmer uncovered for one hour. Strain.
  • Just before serving, reheat the tomato mixture to a simmer. Add the mussels, cover and steam until the mussels open, about 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, divide the mussels among four soup plates. Season the broth to taste with pepper flakes and pour over the mussels. Serve at once with saffron-aioli toasts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1051 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY



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This is absolutely the simplest way to cook mussels, and perhaps the most satisfying. A big pot of them makes an easy, festive dinner any night of the week.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for toasts
2 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 or 2 whole garlic cloves for rubbing toasts
Pinch of crushed red pepper
4 pounds mussels, cleaned
1/4 cup white wine or water
1 baguette, split lengthwise, then cut crosswise in half
1 cup roughly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. Put olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper and let sizzle for 30 seconds without browning. Add the mussels, stir to coat and increase heat to high. Add the wine or water, and put on lid. After 2 minutes, give the mussels a stir, then replace lid and continue cooking until all mussels have opened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Paint cut sides of the baguette pieces with oil and place cut side up under broiler to toast. Rub toasts with the remaining garlic cloves.
  • Stir the chopped parsley into the mussels, then ladle mussels and broth into bowls. Serve with the garlic toasts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 675, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1758 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEAMED MUSSELS IN SAFFRON WINE BROTH



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From one of my handwritten cards from a while ago. No reference as to source. This is for a quart of mussels and serves 1 so increase as needed.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart fresh mussels, cleaned
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 shallots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • In a deep saucepan, bring wine, saffron, shallots, and parsley to a boil.
  • Add the mussels, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until shells have opened (mussels will be firm but tender).
  • Serve the mussels with their broth and lemon halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 168, Sodium 1744.5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 74.3

Tips:

  • Choose fresh mussels: Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any mussels that are open or have cracked shells.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly: Use a scrubbing brush to remove any dirt or debris from the shells. Rinse the mussels well under cold water.
  • Use a large pot: Mussels will expand as they cook, so make sure to use a pot that is large enough to accommodate them.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the mussels will not cook evenly.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is what will flavor the mussels, so make sure to use a broth that you enjoy. You can use a simple vegetable broth, or you can add wine, herbs, or other seasonings to create a more complex flavor.
  • Cook the mussels until they are just cooked through: Overcooked mussels will be tough and rubbery. Mussels are cooked when they open up. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Serve the mussels immediately: Mussels are best served hot, so serve them as soon as they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Steamed mussels in saffron broth is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. By following these tips, you can ensure that your mussels turn out perfect every time. Serve them as an appetizer or main course, and enjoy the delicate flavor of the mussels paired with the aromatic saffron broth.

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