Spicy Steamed Mussels

PREP TIME:
30 minutes

SERVES:

2

TOTAL COOKING TIME:

45 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, diced
  • 2 jalapeƱo chiles, sliced, divided
  • 1/4 tsp lemon infused sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Soak fresh mussels in cold water with 2 tbsp cornmeal for 30 minutes. This will help with mussels to spit out any sand in the shells. Drain and rinse mussels, set aside. Discard cornmeal.
  2. 2.
    Using a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown. Add chiles along with salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stir constantly.
  3. 3.
    Add mussels, white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover pan and cook until mussels open (approximately 4-6 minutes). Discard any mussels that do remain closed.
  4. 4.
    Spoon mussels and broth into bowls. Top with remaining chiles and parsley. Serve with garlic french bread.
Garlic Toasted French Bread
INGREDIENTS
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 gloves fresh garlic, diced
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano shredded cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add garlic, cook until light brown. Add salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  2. 2.
    Brush garlic butter on both sides of french bread slices.
  3. 3.
    Spread parmigiano shredded cheese on top side of each French bread slices.
  4. 4.
    Toast bread in a toaster oven until cheese melted. Remove from toaster and put aside.