Cook The Book Party Planner: Crostini With Mussels Recipe

Name: Cook The Book Party Planner: Crostini With Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil; 8 slices stale peasant-style bread; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 2 pounds mussels; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1; (hot chili pepper such as Thai bird chili or red serrano); 2 bay leaves; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

Olive oil
8 slices stale peasant-style bread
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 pounds mussels
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1
(hot chili pepper such as Thai bird chili or red serrano)
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat an inch of olive oil in a high-sided pan. Dampen the slices of bread in the vinegar; let dry for several minutes on a clean cloth. Fry the bread until golden brown and crunchy. Remove them with a slotted spoon, drain, and set aside on dry paper towels.
2
Clean the mussels, removing the beards, scraping them, and rinsing under running water. Put them in a covered pot and cook them over high heat until they open. Drain the mussels, preserving the liquid and discarding the shells.
3
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and saute the garlic and
4
. Add the mussels, a cup of their liquid (add water as needed to make a cup of liquid), and bay leaves; cook 5 minutes, then add the wine. As soon as the liquid has evaporated add the parsley.
5
Arrange the bread on individual plates, and pour over each a ladleful of mussels with their cooking liquid and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: Olive oil, 8 slices stale peasant-style bread, 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 2 pounds mussels, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book Party Planner: Crostini With 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.

Cook The Book Party Planner: Crostini With Mussels

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