MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON AND SHERRY
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, quick, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a sink with cold water and put the mussels in to soak. Put saffron into a 1/4-cup measuring cup, and fill with steaming-hot water.
- Place largest pan available (6 quarts or larger) over medium heat, and add oil, onion and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Saute gently until onion is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and use a fine Microplane grater to grate garlic into pan. (If a Microplane grater is not available, a garlic press may be used, but the mixture should be sauteed for 1 more minute.)
- Transfer mussels to a large colander, sorting through them and discarding any that are damaged or open.
- Return the pan to medium heat, and when the onion mixture begins to sizzle, add the saffron in its water, the sherry and 1 cup hot water. Add the mussels, cover, and raise heat to high. Bring to a boil and steam until the mussels have opened, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Transfer the mussels and pan liquid to one large bowl or two smaller bowls. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. If desired, serve with crusty bread.
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Javier Morales
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover saffron. I had some saffron leftover from another dish, and I used it to make this. It turned out great! The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.
Tosin Shalom
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish with tofu instead of mussels. It turned out great! The tofu was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.
HR Hasibul Hossain
[email protected]I'm allergic to shellfish, so I made this dish with shrimp instead. It turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.
Jesmira Ilunga
[email protected]I didn't have any sherry on hand, so I used white wine instead. It turned out great! The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.
Ghanshyam Saud
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my mussels were a bit overcooked. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
MAX porras
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time. The mussels were cooked perfectly, though, and the sauce was good.
SufiyanNadeem Legend
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I think I'll try making it again with less cayenne pepper next time.
Miriam Apolo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful but not overpowering. I served them with some rice, and it was a great meal.
Arfatjahan Eva
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover mussels. I had some mussels leftover from another dish, and I made this with them. It turned out great! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Andrew Russell
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving it with some crusty bread.
Blaze 949
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with some rice, and it was a perfect meal.
chanda amjad
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Moushumi Akter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the mussels turned out perfectly. The saffron and sherry added a lovely flavor, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with some crusty bread, and it was a perfect meal.
Aamir Jutt
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the mussels, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.
Talya Heather
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of mussels, but this dish changed my mind. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I'll be making this again soon!
chidi ifeanyi - olise
[email protected]These mussels were absolutely delicious! The saffron and sherry gave them a wonderful flavor, and the sauce was perfect for dipping bread into. I will definitely be making this dish again.