Steamed Mussels with Sherry, Tomatoes and Garlic Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels with Sherry, Tomatoes and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes with juices, coarsely chopped; 1 small onion, peeled (about 6 ounces); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 3 teaspoons dried; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 large bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 cup Sherry; 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes with juices, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, peeled (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 3 teaspoons dried
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup Sherry
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded

1
Heat olive oil in heavy medium pot over medium heat.
2
Add 2 tablespoons garlic and saute 1 minute.
3
Add tomatoes with their juices, whole onion, basil and 1 tablespoon oregano to pot.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 1 hour.
5
Remove onion and discard.
6
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Set aside.
8
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
9
Add parsley, bay leaf, crushed red pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic and 2 tablespoons oregano.
10
Saute until garlic is tender, about 1 minute.
11
Stir in Sherry and tomato sauce.
12
Add mussels and stir to coat.
13
Cover and simmer until mussels open, about 5 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open.
14
Using tongs, transfer mussels to large serving bowl.
15
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
16
Ladle sauce over mussels and serve.

230

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic, 1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes with juices, coarsely chopped, 1 small onion, peeled (about 6 ounces), and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels with Sherry, Tomatoes and Garlic 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 with Sherry, Tomatoes and Garlic

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