Braised Mussels Almondine Recipe

Name: Braised Mussels Almondine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh mussels, live, clean; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¾ cup leek, juillienned; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 ½ cups white wine; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 18-¼ teaspoon sriracha hot chili paste; 1 pinch saffron thread; 1 tablespoon sultana; ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, Coarsely Chopped; ¼ cup almonds, whole, sliced or slivered

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh mussels, live, clean
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup leek, juillienned
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 ½ cups white wine
1 lime, juice and zest of
18-¼ teaspoon sriracha hot chili paste
1 pinch saffron thread
1 tablespoon sultana
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, Coarsely Chopped
¼ cup almonds, whole, sliced or slivered

1
Make sure mussels are clean and alive.
2
In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, saute the leeks in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
3
Add chopped garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute, or until garlic just begins to take on color.
4
Add the wine and the next three ingredients, and bring to a simmer.
5
Add the mussels and golden raisins (Sultanas) and cover for 3-5 minutes.
6
Check frequently--they are ready as soon as the mussels open.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and discard any mussels that did not open.
8
Serve, piping hot with broth, garnishing with the parsley and almonds of your choice(I like toasted slivers or whole almonds for this).

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh mussels, live, clean, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ cup leek, juillienned, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Mussels Almondine 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.

Braised Mussels Almondine

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