Basque Steamed Mussels Recipe

Name: Basque Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 red bell peppers (2 1/2 lb. total); 1 green bell pepper (1/2 lb.); About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups bottled clam juice or fat-skimmed chicken broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 6 dozen mussels (about 3 in. each), beards pulled off, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Salt

Servings: persons

5 red bell peppers (2 1/2 lb. total)
1 green bell pepper (1/2 lb.)
About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups bottled clam juice or fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
6 dozen mussels (about 3 in. each), beards pulled off, scrubbed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt

1
Place red and green peppers in a 10- by 15-inch pan. Broil about 4 inches from heat until pepper skins are charred and blistered all over, turning as needed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. Pull off and discard skins, stems, and seeds. Chop red and green peppers separately.
2
In a food processor or blender, puree 3/4 of the red peppers until smooth.
3
In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, combine 1 teaspoon olive oil and the garlic. Stir often until garlic is limp, about 1 minute. Add onion, clam juice, wine, 1 teaspoon habanero vinegar, and red pepper puree. Cover and bring to a boil.
4
Discard any gaping mussels that do not close when shells are tapped. Add mussels to pan, cover, and cook until shells pop open, 5 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to wide bowls.
5
Add chopped green and red peppers to broth; bring to a boil. Add parsley and season mixture to taste with salt and more habanero vinegar. Ladle over mussels. Drizzle each serving with olive oil to taste.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 red bell peppers (2 1/2 lb. total), 1 green bell pepper (1/2 lb.), About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Basque Steamed Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basque Steamed Mussels

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