Mussels Steamed in Tomato Saffron Broth
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This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per appetizer: about | - |
| cal | 260 |
| pro | 11 g |
| total fat | 18 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 15 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 19 mg |
| sodium | 295 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 7 |
| iron | 31 |
| vit A | 14 |
| vit C | 100 |
| folate | 22 |
In this Spanish sauce thickened with almonds, saffron is a subtle, earthy complement to tomatoes and mussels. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the broth.
Ingredients
Preparation
Stir wine with saffron; let stand for at least 10 or up to 20 minutes.
Scrub mussels, removing any beards; discard any that do not close when tapped. Set aside.
Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid; seed and coarsely chop. Set aside.
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion with garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add almonds; fry for 1 minute. Add red pepper, tomatoes, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the reserved tomato liquid, saffron mixture, half of the parsley and the salt ; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Add mussels; cover and simmer, stirring once, until mussels open, 7 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Scrub mussels, removing any beards; discard any that do not close when tapped. Set aside.
Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid; seed and coarsely chop. Set aside.
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion with garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add almonds; fry for 1 minute. Add red pepper, tomatoes, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the reserved tomato liquid, saffron mixture, half of the parsley and the salt ; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Add mussels; cover and simmer, stirring once, until mussels open, 7 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2007
- Keywords : Appetizers; Simmer; Mussels; White wine; Tomatoes;
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