Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine...Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce

Name: Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 63 min
Yield: 4 Persons
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped; Warm, crusty bread

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Cuisine

International

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Servings

4 Persons

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Prep Time

18 Minutes

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Cook Time

45 Minutes

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Difficulty

Medium Level

Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. One portion of this dish contains about 22g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 376 calories. This pescatarian recipe serves 4 and costs $2.52 per serving. If you have basil, butter, basil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is brought to you by My Recipes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 73%. Similar recipes include Heirloom Tomato Basil and Olive Oil Wine Sauce over Pasta, Mussels & Clams in White Wine {Cozze e Vongole}, and Mussels In Curry Sauce.

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Ingredients

•1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

•2 tablespoons butter

•1 cup dry white wine

•1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

•6 garlic cloves, minced

•2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

•3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed

•3 tablespoons olive oil

•1 small onion, chopped

•2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped

•Warm, crusty bread

Cooking Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and saut 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
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Add wine and tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
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Add mussels; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels.
04
Remove mussels with a slotted spoon, and place in serving bowls.
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Add basil, lemon rind, and pepper to liquid in pan; add butter, and swirl in pan until melted. Spoon sauce over mussels.
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Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread.
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Pour: Donnafugata Chiaranda, DOC Contessa Entellina, Sicily ($25). With notes of peach, butterscotch, and spice, this Chardonnay/Ansonica is a good choice for the rustic-style meal.

Cooking Reviews

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The Caprese Salad Skewers recipe was a triumph! I prepared them for a party's barbecue and everyone loved them. The basil was so aromatic, the mozzarella so fresh, and the skewers were the perfect size and an appropriate.

Michael Burns

July 1, 2023