Mejillones Con Salsa Picante (Mussels In Spicy Sauc

Name: Mejillones Con Salsa Picante (Mussels In Spicy Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg mussels; 1 onion; 1 green pepper; 1 kg tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 glass white wine; sugar; olive oil; salt; 1 -2 cayenne chile; parsley (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 kg mussels
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 kg tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon flour
1 glass white wine
sugar
olive oil
salt
1 -2 cayenne chile
parsley (for garnish)

1
Peel and chop the onion and put it to soften in a pan with a little oil. Chop the green pepper and add it.
2
Add a little salt and a little sugar (to the same extent), to remove the acidity.
3
When they start to turn brown, chop the tomatoes and incorporate along with the two cayenne peppers.
4
Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes.
5
Blend with an electric mixer and set aside.
6
Clean the mussels.
7
Place in a pan, pour a glass of white wine, cover and cook until they open.
8
Once opened, remove the mussels to a platter and keep warm.
9
Strain the stock through a cheese cloth.
10
Reserve the broth.
11
Remove empty mussels and reserve the other mussels.
12
Peel and rolled the garlic cloves and put them to fry in a pan with a little oil.
13
Add a tablespoon of flour and cooking.
14
Pour a glass of mussel broth and tomato sauce.
15
Mix and incorporates the mussels.
16
Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
17
Serve in bowls and garnish with a sprig of parsley.

151

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 1/2 kg mussels, 1 onion, 1 green pepper, 1 kg tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mejillones Con Salsa Picante (Mussels In Spicy Sauce) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mejillones Con Salsa Picante (Mussels In Spicy Sauce)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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