Amazing Mussels

32 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 40 min

“Mussels steamed in a very light creamy tomato basil broth with a kick. You will not be disappointed.” - by Gisela

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
413 cal
21%

Fat
13.8 g
21%

Carbs
27.2 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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sarah

Dec. 11, 2006

"soooo good. just spicy enough, yet not too spicy. If you make the sauce ahead of time and refridgerate over night, the flavors become 5 times more rich and delish! then just heat up and add the mussel..." See mores! all the mussels were gone in less than 5 minutes and everyone was raving. I used 4 1/2 lb of mussels, and they just barely fit in the amount of sauce. will use 4lb next time."

Sully

Nov. 16, 2006

"Wicked good! Yes, I said it! We halved it and I was a whimp about putting 1/2 of each pepper, but next time I won't be a whimp. Make sure you have lots of bread for sopping!!! THANK YOU!..." See more"

roma

Feb. 14, 2008

"I made this recipe for Valentine's Day and both me & my husband loved it. I didn't have the red chili pepper so I used a couple of pinches of red pepper flakes instead. It was perfect. Will make ag..." See moreain - thanks for the recipe."

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