Crostini With Mussels Recipe

Name: Crostini With Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crostini; olive oil; 8 slices stale bread (use something peasant-style with a good crunchy crust); 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; Mussels; 2 lbs mussels; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 hot chili pepper, minced very fine (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

Crostini
olive oil
8 slices stale bread (use something peasant-style with a good crunchy crust)
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
Mussels
2 lbs mussels
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 hot chili pepper, minced very fine (such as Thai bird chili or red serrano)
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

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["Fill a high-sided saute pan with olive oil 1"" deep. Place over medium heat. Dip bread in vinegar, then let drain on clean towels for a few minutes. Fry bread in hot oil until golden brown and crunchy. Remove to paper towels to drain.", "Clean the mussels - remove beards, scrape, and rinse. Discard any that do not close when tapped. Place in a large enough pot, cover, and cook over high heat until they open. Discard any which do not open. Drain mussels, reserving the liquid. Add water to bring the volume to 1 cup. Remove mussels from shells and set aside, discarding shells.", "Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan. Add garlic and chili pepper and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mussels, reserved liquid and bay leaves. Simmer 5 minutes, then add wine. Cook another 5 minutes, then add parsley.", "Place 2 crostini in each bowl. Top with a ladleful of mussels and cooking liquid."]

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crostini, olive oil, 8 slices stale bread (use something peasant-style with a good crunchy crust), 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Crostini With Mussels

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