Steamed mussels with sauce aurore is a delectable dish that combines the delicate flavor of mussels with a rich and creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients. The mussels are steamed until they are just tender, and then they are served in a flavorful sauce made with butter, white wine, shallots, cream, and tomato paste. The result is a dish that is both elegant and delicious.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH SAUCE AURORE
Rich, creamy, and most times decadent, bistro food , these mussels and sauce make a delicious appetizer course, or you can serve them as entree with classic pommes frites.
Provided by Claudia Wey
Categories Mussels
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak mussels in a bowl of fresh water for 15 minutes. Discard any mussels that are open, broken, chipped or damaged.
- If necessary remove and discard the beard from each mussel pulling it firmly with your fingers.
- Remove mussels from soaking water; discard the water.
- Use a stiff brush to scrub off any sand or barnacles stuck to the shell.
- Place scrubbed mussels in a bowl of fresh water.
- Sweat shallot and garlic, uncovered, in oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat until soft 3-5 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with wine, increase heat to medium, and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Add butter, stirring until melted.
- Whisk flour into butter-shallot mixture; cook until roux is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk Fish Stock into mixture until smooth, the stir in tomatoes.
- Add mussels and steam them, covered until shells open, 5-8 minutes.
- Discard any mussels that remains unopened.
- Toss parsley and tarragon with mussels and sauce.
- Transfer mussels and sauce to shallow bowls; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 589.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.1
STEAMED MUSSELS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH SOFRITO
Sofrito is a sautéed vegetable mixture used as a seasoning in Spain, Italy and Latin America. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Scrub mussels well and remove beards. Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer half to a blender, reserving remaining half in a bowl. Chop onion and garlic. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, and cumin to blender and puree until smooth.
- In a 4-quart kettle heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook puree, stirring, 2 minutes. Add mussels, reserved bell peppers, wine, and broth and simmer, covered, 4 to 8 minutes, checking mussels occasionally after 4 minutes and transferring them as they open to a bowl. (Discard any unopened mussels after 8 minutes.) Season sauce with orange juice and salt and pepper. Serve mussels with sauce and bread.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH FENNEL, TOMATOES, OUZO, AND CREAM
Pick good fresh and alive mussels for this dish, preferably Penn Cove. The fresher the better. This recipe is simply amazing in flavor. You will love it. Serve with a slice of bread.
Provided by DJFoodie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until tender. Stir in fennel and tomato, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
- Mix white wine, ouzo, and heavy cream into the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in mussels, 1/2 the basil, and salt.
- Cover saucepan, and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until the mussels have opened. Garnish with remaining basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
STEAMED MUSSELS II
Less is more when it comes to cooking mussels! Use only fresh mussels, which are tightly closed when you buy them. If you can't find fresh mussels, make something else! Serve with slices of fresh crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Provided by STEPHANO
Categories Seafood Shellfish Mussels
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium stock pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent.
- Pour in wine and mussels. Raise heat to medium/high and steam mussels until shells open, about 5 minutes.
- Pour mussels and cooking liquid into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 195.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SIMPLE STEAMED MUSSELS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a cast-iron enameled Dutch oven over high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions, garlic and butter and briefly cook until the onion softens, 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the chili flakes. Add the mussels, Chardonnay and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until all of the mussels have opened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the lid then add the parsley.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on both sides. Grill until toasted on both sides, 30 seconds per side.
- Serve the mussels with a rustic piece of grilled bread.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WINE AND SAFFRON
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Holding mussels under cool running water, scrub with a stiff sponge or vegetable brush, then debeard: grip the tough fibers extending from the shell and pull to remove. Discard beards.
- Steep saffron in wine for 10 minutes. (Saffron is soluble in water, not fat, so it won't release its color or flavor if added directly to the butter.) Meanwhile, melt butter over medium-high heat in a shallow stockpot. Once it's foamy, add shallots, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until shallots are transparent and garlic is soft, about 3 minutes, stirring every so often to keep garlic from scorching. Pour in wine and saffron, then add tomatoes and return to a simmer, stirring once or twice.
- Add mussels and cover tightly. Cook until all mussels open, about 6 minutes, stirring once about halfway through. Discard any unopened mussels. If using wild mussels, strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove any sand, if necessary. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with parsley before ladling mussels and broth into bowls.
STEAMED MUSSELS
Make and share this Steamed Mussels recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Late Night Gourmet
Categories Mussels
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the mussels under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush. Remove "beard" from each mussel. Tap any open mussels gently a few times: if they don't close, discard them. Discard any with broken shells.
- Heat oil in a 6 to 8-quart stockpot. Saute the onion, garlic, and thyme for at least 5 minutes. 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. Serve with rice and grilled garlic bread to sop up the broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.9, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 705.5, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 29.1
STEAMED MUSSELS PROVENCAL
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, appetizer, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Scrub the mussels, remove beards and barnacles, and wash in cold water, agitating with the hand; repeat until the water remains clear. Drain well.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or kettle. Add garlic, fennel, onions and sweet red pepper, and cook briefly over medium-high heat until wilted. Do not burn garlic. Stir often.
- Add tomatoes, saffron, turmeric, pepper flakes, wine, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 minutes.
- Add mussels and basil. Cover tightly, and cook over high heat until all mussels are opened, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately with French or crusty Italian bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 646, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 69 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1714 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BUTTERY STEAMED MUSSELS WITH SAKE AND CHILES
Provided by Rozanne Gold
Categories Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Mussel Hot Pepper Sake Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add green onions and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients. Bring to boil. Add mussels. Cover pot and increase heat to high. Cook until mussels open, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Divide mussels among bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil juices in pot to reduce slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over mussels; serve.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH SOY
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put oil in saucepan large enough for all of the mussels. Turn heat to medium. One minute later, add scallions, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about a minute.
- Add mussels, turn heat to high, and cover pot. Cook, shaking pot occasionally, until all (or nearly all) of them open, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Scoop mussels into serving bowl. Add soy sauce to liquid, and then pass liquid through a fine strainer (or a coarse strainer lined with cheesecloth). Pour liquid over mussels, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1518 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh mussels. Fresh mussels should be tightly closed and smell like the sea. Avoid any mussels that are open or have cracked shells.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or other debris from the shells.
- Steam the mussels until they open. Place the mussels in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover the pot and steam the mussels for 5-7 minutes, or until they open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Make the sauce aurora. While the mussels are steaming, make the sauce aurora. To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato paste, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mussels with the sauce aurora. Pour the sauce aurora over the steamed mussels and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Steamed mussels with sauce aurora is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The mussels are plump and tender, and the sauce aurora is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #appetizers #main-dish #seafood #dinner-party #mussels #shellfish
You'll also love