Steamed Mussels In Saffron Broth Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels In Saffron Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1 bulb fennel, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 pinch powdered saffron; 3 tablespoons fresh or canned tomato puree; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups fish stock or chicken stock; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 pounds mussels, preferably small ones, scrubbed and debearded; Crushed red pepper to taste; Saffron-aioli toasts (recipe follows)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 bulb fennel, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pinch powdered saffron
3 tablespoons fresh or canned tomato puree
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups fish stock or chicken stock
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 pounds mussels, preferably small ones, scrubbed and debearded
Crushed red pepper to taste
Saffron-aioli toasts (recipe follows)

1
Heat the oil in a heavy, three-quart saucepan.
2
Add the onion, fennel and garlic, cover and sweat over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Add the saffron, tomato puree, wine, stock, thyme and bay leaves.
4
Simmer uncovered for one hour.
5
Strain.
6
Just before serving, reheat the tomato mixture to a simmer.
7
Add the mussels, cover and steam until the mussels open, about 10 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon, divide the mussels among four soup plates.
9
Season the broth to taste with pepper flakes and pour over the mussels.
10
Serve at once with saffron-aioli toasts.

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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: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped fine, 1 bulb fennel, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels In Saffron Broth 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.

Steamed Mussels In Saffron Broth

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