Mussels with Tomatoes and Garlic

Mussels with Tomatoes and Garlic

A classic and simple dish featuring plump mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
25 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs mussels
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
0.5 cup dry white wine
0.25 cup fresh parsley
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

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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.

Perfect With

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