Mussels with Tomato White Wine Sauce

Delight in the briny elegance of Mussels with Tomato White Wine Sauce, a quick and flavor-packed seafood dish perfect for any occasion. Tender, fresh mussels are steamed to perfection in a fragrant broth of dry white wine, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, with a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Enhanced with a hint of tomato paste for depth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy 30-minute recipe is a seafood lover’s dream. Serve these savory mussels with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce. Perfect for date nights or dinner parties, this Italian-inspired recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Fresh mussels
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 medium Shallots
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 whole Lemon wedges
• 1 loaf Crusty bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold water and scrub their shells. Discard any mussels that are cracked, broken, or do not close when tapped.

Step 2

Finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set everything aside.

Step 3

In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet, and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, and white wine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 7

Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet, then cover with a lid. Let the mussels steam for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. The mussels are done once they have opened wide. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.

Step 9

Serve the mussels hot, accompanied by lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2126.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3230.7

Total Fat 91.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 512.3mg	0%
Sodium 7573.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 257.3g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 897.5mg	0%
Iron 50.9mg	0%
Potassium 5307.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 40.3%