Best Darn Mussels Youll Ever Eat With Pasta Recipes

BEST DARNED MUSSELS YOU EVER HAD

Steps:

• Clean and debeard mussels and throw away any open ones.
• In med. or 2 quart sauce pan: Chop entire bulb of garlic and saute in the margarine and olive oil. about 10 minutes on a med-low flame (do not brown).
• Add salt and pepper, parsley and paprika to the garlic.
• Add chicken stock and lemon juice and simmer. (15-20 minutes).
• Add wine and sugar and simmer on a low flame, while bringing seprate pot of salted water to boil for the linguine.
• While linguine is boiling: transfer the wine sauce to a large stock pot or lobster pot and turn on medium-high flame. Add mussels and cover.
• When linguine is still al dente: Remove from water and drain well and add to the mussels and sauce and cover.
• Turn heat down to a simmer, and toss every few minutes until all the mussels have opened and linguine is tender.
• Serve with Italian bread if you like.

BEST MUSSELS ON EARTH

Steps:

• In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add the red pepper flakes and chorizo. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release the flavors. Stir in the onions and fennel and cook until they caramelize, about additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saffron and allow the saffron to bloom. Stir in the wine and stock and mix well. Add the mussels and stir. Cover the pot and steam until the mussels open, about to 5 minutes. Remove the lid, then add the tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice and salt and pepper, and stir well. Ladle the mussels and broth into large serving bowl and serve with crusty bread.