Mussels With Tomatoes and Salami Recipe

Name: Mussels With Tomatoes and Salami
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced and cut into strips; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth; 5 plum tomatoes, chopped; Kosher salt; 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/2 cup torn fresh basil; Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced and cut into strips
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
Kosher salt
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic, salami, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
4
Add the wine, tomatoes, 1/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer.
5
Add the mussels, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are wide open and look plump on the inside, 6 to 9 minutes.
6
Discard any mussels that haven't opened after 10 minutes.
7
Stir in the basil.
8
Serve with bread.
9
Per serving: Calories 655; Fat 30 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 29 mg; Sodium 1,981 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 61 g
10
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced and cut into strips, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed, and more.

Yes, Mussels With Tomatoes and Salami 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 Tomatoes and Salami

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