Want to feel fancy this Valentine’s Day without the hours of prep? Take a stab at chef-in-residence Bobby Flay’s steamed mussels. With just a few extra ingredients you probably have on hand (shallots, lemons, fresh herbs, pre-made tomato sauce, and white wine), plus his favorite easy-to-find fresh mussels, you can have an elegant dinner in just a few minutes. Seriously, it’s that fast.
Watch now to learn how to prep his date night dish—and learn how to count down from 10 in Italian from Bobby himself!
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PrintBobby Flay’s Steamed Mussels in Spicy Tomato Broth with White Wine
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 2 shallots, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped and crushed to a paste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 anchovy filets, finely chopped and crushed to a paste
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Half a lemon, juiced
- 4 pounds live mussels, scrubbed (if available, Prince Edward Island mussels are the best because they are the cleanest and most consistent)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 10 basil leaves, roughly chopped
- Crusty bread such as semolina or baguette, sliced and toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the shallots and sweat until soft but no color is achieved, about 3 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and cook for 30 seconds, season salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce and anchovies and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the mussels, white wine, crushed red pepper, lemon, and butter, stir once gently, cover with a tight fitting lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the mussels open, about 4 minutes.
- Discard any mussels that do not open. Stir in the parsley and basil. Transfer the mussels and broth to a large bowl. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread or toasts.
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Comments (2)
Wonderful recipe! Fast and easy but so impressive for guests. Definitely will enjoy!????
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Thank you for this feedback, Kimberly! We’re sure you’re going to really enjoy giving this recipe a try. We can’t wait to hear how it turns out! ????????