If I see mussels on a menu, you better BET you’ll hear me order them…
There’s just something about that “fancy,” little dish, that makes my heart go pitter-pat.
But in my ignorance, I thought they were probably super hard to make at home. I.Was.Crazy.
These are quite possibly one of the easiest things I could make, to really WOW my guests, hubby, or heck… myself. 😉
Mussels Recipe: Mediterranean Style
Full recipe below…
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Mussels Recipe: Mediterranean Style
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs Mussels
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 1/2 Lemon Sliced
- 2 Mandarine Oranges peeled & seeds removed
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt preferably sea salt if you have it
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/3 cup Pimentos chopped
- 4 Basil Leaves chopped
- Sprig of Parsley chopped
Instructions
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Open the bag of mussels, look them over. Discard any that have opened, & scrub off any excess sand, then place in a bowl of cold water
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the garlic
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Once the butter is melted, add the white wine, vinegar, bouillon cube, sugar. Stir until dissolved
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Add the remaining ingredients (except mussels) and bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 5 minutes
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Add the mussels, increase to medium heat, cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until shells open
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Ladle into a bowl and top with broth
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Serve!
I would LOVE to hear if you tried these. They are perfect for a cocktail party, dinner with friends, or perhaps a romantic date night at home. Wine… Candles… Romance…
