Steamed Mussels

Show: Food 911Episode: Overcooked Shrimp and Mussels in Portsmouth RI

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
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Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

4 pounds mussels
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, shaved
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tomato, peeled, seeded and cut in large dice
1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Rinse the mussels under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush. Discard any with broken shells. Heat oil in a 6 to 8-quart stockpot. Saute the shallot, garlic and thyme to create a base flavor. Add the mussels and give them a good toss. Add wine, lemon juice, chicken broth and red pepper flakes; cover the pot and steam over medium-high for 5 minutes until the mussels open. Toss in the tomato, parsley and butter, recover the pot, and steam for another minute to soften. The tomatoes should keep their shape. Serve with plenty of grilled garlic bread to sop up the broth.

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Lara Imperial Beach, CA 09-05-2009
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Awesome broth!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This broth was really great! I added more garlic and shallots but I love my broth to have a stronger flavor. Putting this... all together was super easy and very quick. I plan on making this again - next time for company!Read more
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Tom Chula Vista, CA 08-04-2009
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Best I've ever had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The mussels are excellent but the broth is simply the best! I subbed 1/3 small white onion for the shallot and chicken broth... for the wine (I know, but I don't care for the taste) and it was the best seafood broth I have ever had. I ate almost 1/2 a large baguette just sopping up the broth while finishing up the rest of dinner. Then ate more with dinner and a bit more while cleaning up. This has definitely become a new favorite of mine! Read more
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Joel Evergreen, CO 07-10-2009
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Terrific !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Make extra broth! Freeze it. Thaw, thicken it a bit and use it over pasta with shrimp - Wonderful! ! This is a keeper.
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Elaina Chicago, IL 01-30-2009
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Fantastic Flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of my kitchen staples. I simply love the flavors in this recipe. A crowd pleaser, too. Serve with some garlic... bread and it'll be the hit of the party. Read more
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Amanda Montpelier, VA 03-21-2008
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I will definitely be making this again. Very simple, but full of flavor. I didn't have chicken broth or thyme, but it was... still delicious. Definitely going in my recipe box!Read more
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Sheryl paramus, NJ 08-05-2007
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Great for clams too!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made 2 separate pots with this recipe, one for mussels and one with clams. Served with grilled baguette for sopping up the... broth and plenty of white wine. My group of 12 friends couldn't stop eating (until it was gone)!Read more