Mussels With Coriander Pesto Recipes

PESTO MUSSELS

Steps:

• Sauté the garlic in a pot with some olive oil over medium-high heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the mussels and white wine; cover and steam until the mussels open, about 4 minutes. Stir in the pesto.

MUSSELS WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a mini food processor, combine the basil, walnuts and whole garlic clove and pulse until fine.
• add the Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of the oil and process until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and add the butter.
• Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• In a very large, deep skillet or large soup pot, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and sliced garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add the white wine and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels and stir for 1 minute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the mussels have opened, about 6 minutes.
• Add the pesto and tomatoes and stir until the butter is thoroughly melted and the mussels are evenly coated. Transfer the mussels and broth to bowls and serve with crusty bread.

3-INGREDIENT MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE AND PESTO

Steps:

• Bring wine to a boil in a large pot. Add mussels, cover, return to a boil, then reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Cook mussels until they open, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pesto; season with salt and pepper.
• Using a slotted spoon, divide mussels among bowls. Top evenly with broth and serve immediately.