Recipe courtesy of Joey Altman
Steamed Mussels with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Ouzo
- Yield: 2 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 1023
- Total Fat
- 65
- Saturated Fat
- 10
- Carbohydrates
- 37
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 58
- Cholesterol
- 127
- Sodium
- 1950
Ingredients
1 medium yellow onion, cut in small dice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 pounds fresh black mussels, bearded and scrubbed clean
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
2 ounces ouzo
Directions
- In a large pot on high heat saute the onion in the olive oil until tender but not brown. Add the garlic. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, mussels, and parsley. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until all of the mussels open. Discard the unopened ones and with a large spoon stir the mussels around. Add the ouzo and taste sauce for seasoning.