Mussels in Saffron-Garlic Broth Recipe

Name: Mussels in Saffron-Garlic Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12-4 lbs fresh mussels, well scrubbed and debearded; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; ¼ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled (approximately); 1 small bay leaf; 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 ¼ cups dry white wine; 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, also known as Italian parsley; sea salt, to taste

Servings: persons

3 12-4 lbs fresh mussels, well scrubbed and debearded
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled (approximately)
1 small bay leaf
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes, to taste
1 ¼ cups dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, also known as Italian parsley
sea salt, to taste

1
Discard any mussels that do not close to the touch.
2
In a mussel pot or large pot over medium to low heat, heat the olive oil with the butter until hot but not yet smoking.
3
Add the onion, garlic and saffron, and cook until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and wine, increase heat to medium-high and cook for about 2 minutes.
5
If using a regular pot, add the mussels.
6
If using a mussel pot, place the wire grate in the pot and add the mussels.
7
Scatter the parsley over the mussels and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cover and cook, shaking the pot once or twice, until the mussels open, about 5 minutes.
9
Discard any mussels that have not opened.
10
Serve the mussels directly from the pot at the table or spoon the mussels into 4 warmed bowls.
11
Spoon the broth over the mussels.
12
Serve with French fries or French bread.

426

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 12-4 lbs fresh mussels, well scrubbed and debearded, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mussels in Saffron-Garlic Broth 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-Garlic Broth

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