Amazing Mussels Recipe
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Amazing Mussels

By: Gisela  
"Mussels steamed in a very light creamy tomato basil broth with a kick. You will not be disappointed."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, minced
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 20 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 400 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 80mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by sarah 
soooo good. just spicy enough, yet not too spicy. If you make the sauce ahead of time and... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Sully 
Wicked good! Yes, I said it! We halved it and I was a whimp about putting 1/2 of each pepper,... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by roma 
I made this recipe for Valentine's Day and both me & my husband loved it. I didn't have the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by Steamers Restaurant 
Excellent! I used the base recipe...green onion instead of shallots, pure beef drippings,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by olivia hudson 
I made this recipe for one of the seven fishes on Christmas Eve. Came out very good! I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2007 by Nana Vance 
This was a terrifc (and easy) recipe. Just the right combination of spice and richness. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Mrs. Martin 
I also found that just 4 lbs. worked out great. DEFINITELY making these delicious mussels... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by Sabrina 
Great Recipe - followed it exactly but added a bit more heat w/ extra peppers. Suggest to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Michael Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I like mussels! MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by hmb812001 
love these.. thank you MORE

 
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