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Mussels: Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living, March 2006






List of Ingredients



• 3 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 cup dry white wine
  
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  
• 3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  
• 2 tsp grated lemon rind
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 2 Tbsp butter
  
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• Warm, crusty bread
  






Instructions



1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Add wine and tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
   
   
2. Add mussels; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels.
   
   
3. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon, and place in serving bowls. Add basil, lemon rind, and pepper to liquid in pan; add butter and swirl in pan until melted. Spoon sauce over mussels. Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread.
   
   Makes 4 servings.