Mussels with Tomatoes & Garlic Recipe
This flavorful mussels recipe combines tender mussels simmered in a savory garlic, tomato, and white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley and served alongside grilled bread. It’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Mussels & Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 lb. mussels, scrubbed and debearded
To Serve
- Grilled bread
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook it gently until it becomes soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Stir in the diced tomatoes, dry white wine, and freshly chopped parsley. Mix everything together, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook the mussels: Add the cleaned and debearded mussels to the pot. Cover and let them simmer until all the mussels open, which should take about 7-8 minutes. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
- Finish and serve: Garnish the cooked mussels with extra fresh parsley and serve immediately with grilled bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly scrub and debeard the mussels before cooking to remove any grit or impurities.
- Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking as they may not be safe to eat.
- Use dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best flavor.
- Grilled bread works well to soak up the flavorful tomato and garlic broth.
- This dish can be easily doubled for larger groups.
Keywords: mussels, garlic, tomato, white wine, seafood, Mediterranean, easy dinner, shellfish
