Mussels with Tomatoes and Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 lbs mussels(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 14 ½ oz diced tomatoes(paid link)
• ½ cup dry white wine(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the mussels: scrub them under cold water and debeard any stray threads. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

3. 3

   Add the diced tomatoes and white wine to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

   3 min

4. 4

   Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover the pot tightly and increase the heat to medium-high.

5. 5

   Steam the mussels for 5-7 minutes, or until they have all opened. Shake the pot occasionally. Discard any mussels that remain closed after steaming.

   5 min

6. 6

   Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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