Posted on Friday, November 13, 2015 in
Seafood Recipes
Portuguese Mussels
How to make Portuguese style mussels.
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| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 10 min |
| Ready In | 15 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and bearded1⁄4 cup olive oil (or olive oil and butter mixed)4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups chicken broth1 cup red wineFresh parsley, for garnish
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Preparation
- Prepare mussels, discarding any that will not close after a light tap.
- Heat olive oil, or combination olive oil and butter, over medium heat in a dutch oven. Saute garlic about 5 minutes, but do not allow to brown.
- Add chicken broth and wine. Allow to come to a boil.
- Add mussels and cover. Steam about 2 - 3 minutes until shells open. Do not overcook or mussels will become rubbery. Discard any unopened shells. Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley.
- Serve "family style" in the pot or in individual bowls.
- Portuguese crusty bread can be used to sop up the sauce.
Recipe & Photo Credit: threeovens, food.com
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