Spicy Mussels

Spicy Mussels is a bold and flavourful seafood dish featuring fresh mussels cooked in a chilli, garlic, and tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner, served with crusty bread to soak up the spicy broth.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

1 kg fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
2 medium red chillies finely sliced adjust to taste
½ tsp chilli flakes optional, for extra heat
4 large ripe tomatoes chopped
100 ml dry white wine or fish stock
1/4 bunch fresh parsley chopped
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Crusty bread to serve

Instructions

Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells and removing any beards.
1 kg fresh mussels
Discard any mussels that are open and don’t close when tapped.
In a large wide pot or deep pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2 tbsp olive oil
Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, red chillies, and chilli flakes (if using), and cook for another minute until fragrant.
1 small onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 medium red chillies, ½ tsp chilli flakes
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and the white wine (or stock), season with a little salt and pepper, and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly and allow the flavours to mingle.
4 large ripe tomatoes, 100 ml dry white wine, salt, black pepper
Add the mussels to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 4–5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. The mussels are done when they’ve opened up. Discard any that stay closed.
Stir through the chopped parsley, taste the sauce, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the mussels immediately in bowls with plenty of the spicy sauce and slices of crusty bread on the side.
1/4 bunch fresh parsley, Crusty bread

Notes

Spicy Mussels are best enjoyed fresh and hot, with napkins nearby for saucy fingers and plenty of bread for soaking up every last drop! Would you like a variation with coconut milk or cream next time?

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