Mussels In Zucchini Basil Broth

Serves: 2

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

65

Sweetness

40

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Water

3 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

Purée zucchini, basil, shallot, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and oil (in batches if necessary) in a blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes per batch

2

Transfer zucchini purée to a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot and add mussels

3

Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over moderately high heat, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels just open wide (check frequently after 5 minutes and discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes)

4

Purée zucchini, basil, shallot, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and oil (in batches if necessary) in a blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes per batch

5

Transfer zucchini purée to a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot and add mussels

6

Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over moderately high heat, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels just open wide (check frequently after 5 minutes and discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes)