Spicy Mussels Recipe
Looking for a delicious and flavorful seafood dish? Try our spicy mussels recipe! With a combination of spices, this dish is packed with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Large Shallot
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- Red Pepper Flakes Pinch Of
- 1 Tablespoon Calabrian Chili Pepper Paste
- 1 Cup Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- ½ Cup White Wine
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Pound Mussels
- ½ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Bunch Parsley
- Salt To Taste
- Black Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- After rinsing under cool water, carefully pat the mussels dry and set aside
- In a deep pot, sauté shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes until fragrant with a little olive oil
- Salt and pepper enhance flavor
- Let your pasted Calabrian chili peppers sweat
- Next, add smashed tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes
- Pour in wine, let it reduce for 2–3 minutes, then add melted butter
- After the sauce is fully mixed and the butter is melted, add the mussels and swirl to coat evenly
- Cover and cook the mussels for 5–6 minutes until they open
- Stop cooking and remove the lid
- Add minced parsley
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping sauce and cracked pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal