Bertha's Favorite Mussels Recipe

Name: Bertha's Favorite Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 3 cloves garlic, smashed with back of knife; 6 anchovy fillets; Pulp of 3 or 4 tomatoes; Black pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced; Olive oil, for sauteeing; 4 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed; 1/2 cup white wine, plus 1/2 cup; 2 or 3 leaves basil

Servings: persons

1 to 3 cloves garlic, smashed with back of knife
6 anchovy fillets
Pulp of 3 or 4 tomatoes
Black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
Olive oil, for sauteeing
4 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed
1/2 cup white wine, plus 1/2 cup
2 or 3 leaves basil

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In a mortor and pestle, pulverize garlic, anchovies, tomato pulp, and pepper.
2
Add lemon juice gradually and mix thoroughly to a soft paste.
3
Set aside.
4
In chicken fryer pan with deep sides, saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
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Add mussels and 1/2 cup of the wine.
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Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until mussels open, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Do not allow to dry out.
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Add more wine, if needed.
9
Take out mussels, arrange on a serving platter.
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To pan juices (add more wine, if needed), add the garlic paste.
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Stir thoroughly.
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Pour over mussels.
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Decorate with basil leaves and serve with hunks of good Italian peasant bread (for sopping up juice).
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Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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: 1 to 3 cloves garlic, smashed with back of knife, 6 anchovy fillets, Pulp of 3 or 4 tomatoes, Black pepper, and more.

Yes, Bertha's Favorite 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.

Bertha's Favorite Mussels

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