Amazing Mussels

Amazing Mussels

Recipe by Gisela from allrecipes.com

40 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, minced
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 20 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup light cream
  • 5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 413
  • Carbohydrate: 27g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sugar: 9g

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