Steamed Mussels with Tarragon Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels with Tarragon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 pounds mussels, rinsed and debearded; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce; 3 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon, plus leaves for garnish; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
4 pounds mussels, rinsed and debearded
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
3 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon, plus leaves for garnish
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

1
In a large saucepan of boiling water, blanch the tomatoes until the skins just start to wrinkle, about 45 seconds.
2
Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.
3
Peel the tomatoes and coarsely chop them.
4
In the large saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil until shimmering.
5
Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, 4 minutes.
6
Add the wine and bring to a boil, then stir in the mussels.
7
Cover and steam until they just start to open.
8
Stir in the tomatoes, cover and cook, shaking the pan, until the mussels are open, 3 to 5 minutes longer; discard any that dont open.
9
Stir in the vinegar, sambal oelek and chopped tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
10
Pile the mussels and tomatoes in a large serving bowl and pour in the juices from the pan.
11
Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with tarragon leaves and serve with crusty bread.

165

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 2 large shallots, thinly sliced, 1 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels with Tarragon 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 Tarragon

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