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Steamed Mussels with Saffron, Leeks, and Tomato

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Steamed Mussels with Saffron, Leeks, and Tomato
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Ingredients (11)

  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 lbs mussels, cleaned
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp marjoram, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • Crostini
Nutritional Information
  • Calories240
  • Fat8.31g
  • Saturated fat1.32g
  • Trans fat
  • Carbs17.62g
  • Fiber2.22g
  • Sugar4.92g
  • Protein19.85g
  • Cholesterol42.34mg
  • Sodium831.58mg
  • Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by

These bold and basic flavors are perfect as a first course with pasta.

from: Field Guide to Herbs & Spices by

Instructions

  1. 1Soak 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads in 1 cup dry white wine for 10 minutes, or until the liquid turns bright yellow.
  2. 2Clean 2 pounds cultivated mussels, checking to ensure they’re tightly closed.
  3. 3In a large, heavy soup pot with a lid, sauté 3 sliced, washed leeks in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 2 minutes, or until bright green. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped garlic and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute, or until the aromas are released.
  4. 4Add the saffron-infused wine, the mussels, and 2 cups purchased or homemade tomato sauce. Cover tightly and steam, shaking frequently, until the mussels open, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that don’t open, sprinkle in 2 teaspoons chopped marjoram and 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, and shake to combine. Serve in heated bowls and top with crostini.
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