Mussels in White Wine & Tomato Broth

Mussels in White Wine & Tomato Broth

4 servings

Ingredients

·       2 T + 1 T Butter

·       2 Shallots - diced

·       1 ½ T Garlic

·       1 Can tomatoes - chopped

·       1 ½ C White wine

·       ½ C Parsley - chopped

·       1 lemon - juiced and zested 

·       ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

·       Salt & pepper

·       2 lb. Mussels - cleaned & beards removed

·       2 T Heavy cream

·       4 slices of bread, garlic rubbed, oiled and grilled with a slight char

Directions

1.     Melt 1 T butter

2.    Sauté shallots until tender

3.    Add in garlic and sauté for 1 minute

4.     Add in wine, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, 2 T butter, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

5.    Add mussels and put a lid on top, steam for 6-8 minutes

6.    Remove from the heat, add mussels to 2 separate large bowls, spoon broth over them

7.    Serve with grilled bread

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