Mussels With Tomatoes, Basil & Saffron

Serves: 6

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

40

Sweetness

62

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

1

Orange

Directions:

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat

2

Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes

3

Add tomatoes to pot and cook until almost dry, about 3 minutes

4

Peel 2 long strips of zest from orange (without white pith) and add to pot

5

Squeeze in orange's juice and stir in vermouth and saffron

6

Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a rapid boil

7

Add mussels to pot, cover, and cook, shaking pot once or twice, until mussels begin to open, 3 to 4 minutes

8

Stir in basil and cook until all mussels open, about 2 more minutes

9

Divide mussels and broth among warm bowls (discard any unopened shells) and serve immediately