Zuppa di Mussels Recipe

Name: Zuppa di Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb fresh live mussels; 1 head fresh garlic; 1/2 bottle of pino grigio white wine; 1 can 28oz chopped & diced tomatoes; 2 large shallots; 1 fresh lemon; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tbsp black pepper; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 6 fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp rough chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lb fresh live mussels
1 head fresh garlic
1/2 bottle of pino grigio white wine
1 can 28oz chopped & diced tomatoes
2 large shallots
1 fresh lemon
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
6 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp rough chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil

1
Clean & scrub mussels with fresh water.
2
Heat olive oil in pot & add diced garlic & shallots.
3
When golden add mussels, wine & tomatoes with juice (before adding tomatoes put in bowl & hand crush the tomatoes)
4
Add all other ingredients including the juice of the fresh lemon except for the basil & parsley.
5
Let cook over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes occasionally stirring from bottom to ensure all the mussels cook evenly & open.
6
When all mussels have opened turn off heat & add roughly hand torn basil & parsley & stir
7
Pour into bowl & discard any mussels that did not open & serve with crostinis.
8
Toast slices of whole wheat Italian bread drizzled with olive oil & sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning & after toasting rub with fresh garlic.
9
The crostinis are awsome for dunking in the sauce & scooping up the garlic & shallots.

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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 lb fresh live mussels, 1 head fresh garlic, 1/2 bottle of pino grigio white wine, 1 can 28oz chopped & diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Zuppa di 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.

Zuppa di Mussels

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