MUSSELS WITH SPICY TOMATO OIL AND GRILLED BREAD

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Mussels steam in the same saucepan as chili-and-fennel-spiced tomato sauce in this effortless supper.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Shellfish     Mussel     Tomato     Dinner     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound tomatoes, cored, seeded, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chili oil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
Kosher salt
3 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
4 slices country-style bread, grilled

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high and add tomatoes to oil. Cook, pressing down on tomatoes using a wooden spoon until they are very soft and broken down, 8-10 minutes; pluck out peels. Stir in chili oil and fennel seeds; season with salt. Add mussels, cover, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until mussels open, 5-8 minutes (discard any mussels that don't open). Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to shallow bowls.
  • Add butter to tomato oil and stir until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle oil over mussels and top with chives and fried garlic. Serve with grilled bread.

Rmjan islam
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The mussels were cooked perfectly and the spicy tomato oil was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Ifeanyi Ozorobi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Aminata Brima
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The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the spicy tomato oil was very good. I would recommend cooking the mussels for a shorter amount of time.


Marina Popil
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Halish Halebby
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The mussels were cooked perfectly and the spicy tomato oil was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Vision Nasima
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Ria. Sheri
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I found that the mussels were a bit overcooked, but the spicy tomato oil was very good. I would recommend cooking the mussels for a shorter amount of time.


STEVEN SAMSON
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Samudra Majumder
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The mussels were cooked perfectly and the spicy tomato oil was delicious. I also liked the grilled bread for dipping in the sauce.


qasim gardezi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I used a variety of mussels and they were all cooked perfectly. The spicy tomato oil was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Laurel Govender
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the spicy tomato oil. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Ram Besnat
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the spicy tomato oil was so flavorful. I loved the grilled bread for dipping in the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!