Mussels with Ham, Peppers, and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Mussels with Ham, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels, cleaned; 1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 onion, minced; 2 ounces thickly sliced smoked ham, chopped fine; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -pound can tomatoes, drained well and chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds mussels, cleaned
1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 onion, minced
2 ounces thickly sliced smoked ham, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped fine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -pound can tomatoes, drained well and chopped

1
In a large pot place the cleaned mussels and pour 3/4 cup of boiling water into the pot.
2
Cover and steam for about 3 minutes or until mussels open.
3
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4
Transfer the mussels with a slotted spoon to a bowl, reserving the liquid, and strain the liquid through a fine sieve into another small bowl.
5
In a small bowl let the saffron soak in the wine for 15 minutes.
6
In a large heavy skillet cook the onion, the ham, and the bell peppers in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, add the garlic, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds.
7
Add the tomatoes and cook the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until it is thickened.
8
Add the saffron mixture and the reserved mussel liquid and boil the mixture until most of the liquid is evaporated.
9
Season the sauce with salt and pepper and let it cool to room temperature.
10
While the sauce is cooling discard the top shell from each mussel and loosen the mussels from the bottom shells.
11
Top the mussels with the sauce and arrange them on a platter

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mussels, cleaned, 1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Mussels with Ham, Peppers, and Tomatoes 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 with Ham, Peppers, and Tomatoes

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