Mussels with Spicy Tomato Sauce

The distinctly Spanish flavor of smoked paprika is a welcome addition to the classic mussels in tomato sauce.

Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell, copyright 2008. Used by permission of Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved.

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Seafood

Spanish

Easy

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil		4 lb (1.8 kg) mussels, cleaned
2 tbsp butter		2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped		1/2 cup dry white wine
1 celery stalk, finely chopped		2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced		1 fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

directions

Prep: 15 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
Heat the oil and butter in a large soup pot with lid over low heat. Add the shallots, celery, garlic, and chile and cook until the shallots have softened. Stir in the paprika.
2
Add the mussels, tomatoes, and wine and stir well. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, shaking the pan often, for about 6 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
3
Transfer the mussels to deep serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.

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