Tomato and Chilli Mussels Recipe

Name: Tomato and Chilli Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g fresh mussels; ½ cup water; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; 1 chili, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf (and extra to garnish); ½ teaspoon sugar (optional); ½ cup white wine; sea salt and black pepper; crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

750 g fresh mussels
½ cup water
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
1 chili, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf (and extra to garnish)
½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
½ cup white wine
sea salt and black pepper
crusty bread, to serve

1
Rinse the mussels and pull off the beard.
2
(If any are open, tap them firmly and close them.
3
If they don't close, throw them out).
4
In a saucepan, saute the garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes over low to medium heat.
5
Add the tomato paste and stir for a further 2 minutes.
6
Keep stirring so the tomato paste doesn't burn.
7
Add the tomatoes, chilli, basil, sugar, white wine, salt and pepper to taste.
8
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
9
While the sauce is simmering, place the mussels into a wide, heavy-based pan with 1/2 cup of cold water.
10
Cover and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, gently shaking the pan now and then.
11
When the mussels have opened, add them to the sauce and allow to warm through.
12
(If some haven't opened that's actually okay - throw them in too.
13
).
14
Turn off the heat and garnish with additional fresh basil, if you like.
15
Serve with crusty bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 750 g fresh mussels, ½ cup water, ½ tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Chilli Mussels 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.

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Tomato and Chilli Mussels

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