SEA ISLAND STEAMED MUSSELS

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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sparkling wine
1 pound mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards pulled off
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 lemon wedges
Grilled Garlic Bread, recipe follows
4 slices day-old bread
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and become translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the mussels, cover the pot and cook until they open, 3 to 5 minutes. (Check halfway through and transfer any open mussels to a serving bowl.) Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, swirl the pot a few times to incorporate the butter into the broth and then toss the mussels with the broth. Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl, discarding any that did not open. Pour the broth over the mussels, sprinkle with the parsley and squeeze the lemon over top. Serve with Grilled Garlic Bread.
  • Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, stir together the butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on both sides of the bread. Grill until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.

Kate Ridge
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This recipe is a winner! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.


Smile Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The mussels are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Begum Sadiya
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Delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Victoria Stokes
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This was my first time cooking mussels and it was a success! The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and light. I served it with crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.


Crafty Loom
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Not bad, but not great. The mussels were a bit overcooked and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


paata
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Loved this recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I added a bit of garlic and paprika to the sauce, which gave it an extra kick. Will definitely be making this again.


William Charles Gatlin
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So good! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Jamaal Saha
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The mussels were a bit gritty, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try rinsing the mussels more thoroughly next time.


Shakoor Shakoor
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Easy and delicious! I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed these. The sauce was flavorful and light, and the mussels were cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.


Isaiah McNeil
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This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I added a bit of white wine to the sauce, which gave it an extra depth of flavor. Highly recommend!


Md Osman Tech
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Absolutely delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with crusty bread to soak up all the goodness. Will definitely be making this again.