Mussels with Tomato White Wine Sauce
Delight in the briny elegance of Mussels with Tomato White Wine Sauce, a quick and flavor-packed seafood dish perfect for any occasion. Tender, fresh mussels are steamed to perfection in a fragrant broth of dry white wine, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, with a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Enhanced with a hint of tomato paste for depth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy 30-minute recipe is a seafood lover’s dream. Serve these savory mussels with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce. Perfect for date nights or dinner parties, this Italian-inspired recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fresh mussels
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium Shallots
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 whole Lemon wedges
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold water and scrub their shells. Discard any mussels that are cracked, broken, or do not close when tapped.
Finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set everything aside.
In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet, and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, and white wine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet, then cover with a lid. Let the mussels steam for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. The mussels are done once they have opened wide. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
Serve the mussels hot, accompanied by lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 7574 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.3 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 257.3 g | 515% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 50.9 mg | 283% | |
| Potassium | 5308 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
