Mussels In Saffron Broth (Cozze Allo Zafferano) Recipe

Name: Mussels In Saffron Broth (Cozze Allo Zafferano)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon saffron thread; 1 cup hot water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded; 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup beer; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; fresh ground black pepper; salt, only if needed; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup hot water
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup onion, chopped
2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup beer
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
fresh ground black pepper
salt, only if needed
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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["In a small bowl, combine the saffron with the hot water and let sit about 30 minutes.", "In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; cook garlic until it starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes.", "Add onion and cook until it starts to soften, 4 minutes.", "Add the mussels, wine, thyme, bay leaf and saffron with water; cover pot and cook until the shells open, 3 to 4 minutes.", "Remove the shells and divide between serving bowls, discarding any shells did not open.", "At this point, if you are a restaurant chef, you would strain the broth into a large skillet; I do not both to do this so call my broth ""rustic."".", "At any rate, increase the heat to a rolling boil and cook to slightly reduce the broth and thicken, about 4 minutes.", "Stir in the parsley and remaining tablespoon of oil; taste and add salt and/or pepper as needed.", "Pour broth over mussels and serve."]

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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 teaspoon saffron thread, 1 cup hot water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Mussels In Saffron Broth (Cozze Allo Zafferano) 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.

Mussels In Saffron Broth (Cozze Allo Zafferano)

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