Steamed Mussels
Those of you
fortunate enough to have experienced Bertha's in Fells Point, Maryland, know how good
Mussels are! Enjoy these with some caper butter.
Preparation time: 25 minutes Serving Size: 2 lb.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large shallots
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
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- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 pounds mussels in the shell, well scrubbed and debearded
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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Heat oil in the bottom of a wide, heavy saucepan over
medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until soft and turning golden, about 15 minutes. Add
the garlic, tomatoes and wine. Stir to mix. Add the mussels, discarding any that do not
close at the touch, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over high heat until the mussels
open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open. Spoon mussels and pan juices
in soup bowls and crack black pepper over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve
with toasted Italian bread brushed with olive oil. |
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