Recipe courtesy of Taste of Belgium
Mussels Provençal
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 to 2 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 628
- Total Fat
- 31
- Saturated Fat
- 7
- Carbohydrates
- 39
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 6
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 82
- Sodium
- 1117
- Total: 1 hr (includes soaking time)
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
1 pound mussels
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup whole peeled tomatoes, hand crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt
Toasted baguette and/or frites, for serving
Directions
- Rinse the mussels under cold water. Soak in ice cold water for approximately 30 minutes to purge before cooking. Discard any with broken shells or those which do not close on their own.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil and pancetta to the pan and cook until the pancetta starts to brown. Add in the onions and cook until translucent. Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 to 60 seconds before adding in the tomatoes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine and bring everything to a boil. Add the mussels and cook until they begin to open. Add in the parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and mix well.
- Place the mussels in a shallow bowl with a spoon. Discard any mussels that do not open. Pour the remaining sauce over the mussels. Serve with toasted baguette and/or frites for a true Belgian experience.