Best 7 Mussels In Light Broth Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood dish, mussels in light broth should be at the top of your list. This classic recipe combines the briny flavor of mussels with a light and aromatic broth, resulting in a dish that's both elegant and comforting. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, but it's also special enough for a weekend dinner party.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MUSSELS IN LIGHT BROTH



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Rasam, as prepared in most homes in Southern India, uses either tamarind or tomatoes as the base. One night when I was a teenager, I was out to dinner with my brother Tom in New York City's Little Italy and ate mussels cooked in a light tomato broth very reminiscent of rasam. I couldn't wait to get home, buy fresh mussels, and cook them in rasam.

Provided by Asha Gomez

Categories     Dinner     Mussel     Shellfish     Tomato     Cumin     Garlic     Cilantro

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle)
10-12 whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
16 ounces canned crushed tomatoes or 2 cups peeled, diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
2 pounds fresh mussels
1 tablespoon Tempered Oil
For the Tempered Oil:
2 tablespoons oil
10-12 curry leaves
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart pot over medium heat, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, black peppercorns, asafoetida, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups of water and cook for 8 minutes on a low heat. Add the mussels, cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mussels are opened. Remove from the heat. Transfer the mussels and broth to a serving bowl and finish with the tempered oil.
  • To make the Tempered Oil:
  • In a small pan over medium heat, add oil. Add the curry leaves and mustard seeds; when the mustard seeds begin to pop, remove the oil from the flame, about 30 seconds. Drizzle the oil over the mussels and broth.

MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP IN SPICY BROTH



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
24 small Littleneck clams (about 2 1/2 pounds total), scrubbed
24 mussels (about 1 1/2 pounds total), debearded
20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined, butterflied
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Warm crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. Saute until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Stir in the clams. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the mussels. Cover and cook until the clams and mussels open, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Using a tongs, transfer the opened shellfish to serving bowls (discard any shellfish that do not open). Add the shrimp and basil to the simmering tomato broth. Simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Divide the shrimp and tomato broth among the bowls. Serve with the warm bread.

AMAZING MUSSELS



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Mussels steamed in a very light creamy tomato basil broth with a kick. You will not be disappointed.

Provided by Gisela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 shallots, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 red chili pepper, minced
4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
20 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 cups white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup light cream
5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1108.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

GRILLED PAELLA WITH CHICKEN, CHORIZO, SHRIMP AND MUSSELS



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The beauty to grilling your paella is that a grill has more room for a large paella pan than a stovetop. You will have more even heat distribution on the bottom of the pan, which helps create a beautiful socarrat, also known as the caramelized crispy rice on the bottom of a paella.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lemons
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 teaspoons saffron threads
3/4 pound large shrimp (shells on)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 10), patted dry
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
7 ounces dried Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 1/4 cups Bomba rice
1 cup pitted green olives, halved
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 pound small mussels, scrubbed and debearded
3/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium on one side and medium high on the other side. If using charcoal, stack the briquettes so they are layered at least halfway up to the grates.
  • Remove 4 wide strips of zest from the lemons, then cut the lemons in half and set aside. Combine the chicken broth, lemon zest strips and the saffron in a medium saucepan. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails intact, then add the shells to the saucepan. Devein the shrimp, place in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to grill. Heat the broth mixture over medium-low heat until steaming; cook 25 to 30 minutes, reducing the heat as needed if the broth starts to simmer. Strain into a large measuring cup or heatproof container.
  • Meanwhile, combine the bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Put the chicken in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the smoked paprika.
  • Grill the lemon halves and chicken over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the lemon halves are charred, 3 to 5 minutes, and the chicken skin is golden brown and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Meanwhile, set a 15-inch paella pan on the grill grates over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chorizo and cook, flipping once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato mixture, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices have almost evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook until the liquid is evaporated, 3 to 4 more minutes. Add the rice and a big pinch of salt; stir to combine and toast lightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the strained broth and stir to combine. Close the grill and cook without stirring, rotating the pan 180 degrees halfway through, until the rice is plumped and about half of the liquid is absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the olives and peas. Nestle the chicken, shrimp and mussels in the rice. Grill, covered and rotating the pan 180 degrees halfway through, until the shrimp and chicken are cooked through and the mussels have opened, 10 to 20 more minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
  • Remove the paella from the grill and top with the parsley. Serve with the grilled lemon halves.

MUSSELS IN LIME-COCONUT BROTH



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Sweet, sour, and luscious, this broth is great for simmering shellfish, poaching your favorite fillet, or even used as a finishing sauce for whole grilled fish.

Provided by Drew Miller

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
1 dried red Thai chile
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
½ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt as needed
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 pounds mussels, cleaned

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garam masala, turmeric, bay leaves, and chile pepper and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add ginger and tomato paste to the saucepan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and lime juice. Mix in sugar and black pepper; stir well. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Add mussels to the saucepan and simmer until all shells open, about 5 minutes. Discard any shells that do not open. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 766.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP IN SPICY BROTH



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I found this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis on foodtv.com. I have never made mussels or clams and I was delighted with the results. Do not omit the basil, I think it adds a lot to this recipe and make sure you have the warm, crusty bread to dip in the broth!

Provided by Chill

Categories     Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
24 small littleneck clams, scrubbed (about 2 1/2 lbs total)
24 mussels, debearded (about 1 1/2 lbs total)
20 large shrimp, peeled,deveined & butterflied (about 1 lb)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaf
warm crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic,bay leaf and crushed red pepper.
  • Saute until garlic is tender (1 min).
  • Add wine and bring to a boil.
  • Add tomatoes and simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and flavors blend (5 min).
  • Turn up to medium and cook until sauce is good and warm.
  • Add clams, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in mussels, cover and cook until clams and mussels open, about 5 mins or so.
  • When clams and mussels are almost all opened throw in the shrimp.
  • Cover and cook about 1 1/2 min or until shrimp is done.
  • Stir in torn basil leaves and serve.

MUSSELS IN SPICY COCONUT BROTH



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Make and share this Mussels in Spicy Coconut Broth recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons red curry powder
1 dash salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook 5 minutes or until shells open.
  • Remove from heat; discard any unopened shells. Spoon 1 1/2 cups broth mixture into each of 2 soup bowls.
  • Divide mussels evenly among each soup bowl. Garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 1381.1, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 54.8

Tips:

  • Fresh mussels are key: Make sure your mussels are fresh and alive before cooking. Fresh mussels will have tightly closed shells and smell briny and fresh.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly: Before cooking, clean the mussels by removing any barnacles or debris from the shells. Use a stiff brush to scrub the shells and rinse them well under cold water.
  • Use a large pot: Mussels will release a lot of liquid as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot that can accommodate them.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: Avoid overcrowding the pot with mussels, as this will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the mussels over high heat: Bring the broth to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-high and cook the mussels until they open, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Discard any unopened mussels: After cooking, discard any mussels that have not opened. These mussels are not safe to eat.

Conclusion:

Mussels in light broth is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can ensure that your mussels are cooked perfectly and that your broth is flavorful and delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give mussels in light broth a try!

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