Savory Mussel Stew Recipe

Name: Savory Mussel Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large shallots, chopped; 8 ounces andouille sausage or a similar spicy smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups clam juice; 3 pounds mussels, scrubbed end beards removed; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, chopped
8 ounces andouille sausage or a similar spicy smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups clam juice
3 pounds mussels, scrubbed end beards removed
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)

1
Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the shallots and sausage.
3
Cook for 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic and wine and cook for 1 minute longer.
5
Add the tomatoes, basil, marjoram or oregano, paprika, and pepper.
6
Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
7
Add the clam juice, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat to low and add the mussels.
9
Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the mussels open.
10
Discard any unopened mussels.
11
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
12
Serve with the cheese.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large shallots, chopped, 8 ounces andouille sausage or a similar spicy smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Savory Mussel Stew 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.

Savory Mussel Stew

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