smoked mussels Recipe Recipe

Name: smoked mussels Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 poblano or New Mexico green chile, seeded and diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup diced white onion; 2 to 3 tablespoons garlic, coarsely minced; 1 tablespoon chipotle seasoning; 1 to 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (mild or hot); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 to 3 1/2 pounds black or green lipped mussels, rinsed and de-bearded; 2 to 3 tablespoons capers (optional); 2 ounces Pernod or Ouzo; 2 cups dry but fruity white wine; 3/4 cup fish or chicken stock or water; 4 ounces small cherry or pear tomatoes, halved (about 10 tomatoes); Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 5 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 poblano or New Mexico green chile, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup diced white onion
2 to 3 tablespoons garlic, coarsely minced
1 tablespoon chipotle seasoning
1 to 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (mild or hot)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 to 3 1/2 pounds black or green lipped mussels, rinsed and de-bearded
2 to 3 tablespoons capers (optional)
2 ounces Pernod or Ouzo
2 cups dry but fruity white wine
3/4 cup fish or chicken stock or water
4 ounces small cherry or pear tomatoes, halved (about 10 tomatoes)
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
5 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces

1
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over high heat.
2
Add olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add the diced chiles, pepper, and onion.
3
Saute until color begins to develop, add the garlic, and cook until slightly browned.
4
Add the chipotle seasoning, paprika, and cumin, and stir briefly; add the mussels and optional capers.
5
Stir well and saute for about 1 minute; then deglaze with the Pernod, followed by the wine (be careful, as the alcohol may flame).
6
After the flames subside, add the stock or water, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
7
Cover and steam over high heat until the mussels open (about 4 to 5 minutes).
8
Add the cilantro and butter, and mix well over the heat until all of the butter is incorporated.
9
Discard any unopened mussels, adjust the seasonings, and serve.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 poblano or New Mexico green chile, seeded and diced, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, smoked mussels Recipe 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.

smoked mussels Recipe

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