Mussels Marinara

Mussels Marinara
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This garlicky, addictive dish is best served with crusty bread. Try placing pieces of bread at the bottom of a bowl and spooning the sauce and mussels on top. That way, the bread soaks in the flavorful tomato sauce.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
5
servings
Mussels Marinara recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, undrained
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 pound mussels, scrubbed clean
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoon chopped basil
Directions
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat; when hot add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 thinly-sliced shallot, stirring constantly until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 thinly-sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes (undrained). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Season sauce with salt and pepper, if desired.
  3. Add 3 pounds scrubbed mussels to the sauce and cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, until shells have opened.
  4. Remove the lid. Add the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons chopped basil. Toss and serve immediately. Discard any mussels that did not open.
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