Mussels with Riesling, Citrus and Saffron Recipe

Name: Mussels with Riesling, Citrus and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 navel oranges; 1 ruby red grapefruit; 1 1/4 cups Riesling; 1 1/4 cups water; 4 thyme sprigs; 2 garlic cloves; 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Toasted brioche croutons (see Note), sliced pitted Moroccan olives and pea shoots, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 navel oranges
1 ruby red grapefruit
1 1/4 cups Riesling
1 1/4 cups water
4 thyme sprigs
2 garlic cloves
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Toasted brioche croutons (see Note), sliced pitted Moroccan olives and pea shoots, for garnish

1
Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges and grapefruit, removing all of the bitter white pith.
2
Cut in between the membranes and release the sections into a bowl.
3
Coarsely chop the sections and return to the bowl.
4
In a large pot, combine the Riesling, water, thyme and garlic and bring to a boil.
5
Add the mussels, cover and cook until the shells open, about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the mussels to a bowl and remove them from the shells.
7
Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
8
Add the saffron and orange zest and boil until the broth is reduced to 2 cups, about 8 minutes.
9
Add the cream and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the butter and swirl until melted.
11
Add the mussels.
12
Spoon the mussels and broth into bowls.
13
Garnish with the chopped citrus, brioche croutons, olives and pea shoots 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: 2 navel oranges, 1 ruby red grapefruit, 1 1/4 cups Riesling, 1 1/4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Mussels with Riesling, Citrus and Saffron 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 Riesling, Citrus and Saffron

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