¤ Chilli Mussels ¤

Lena · Active Poster Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 100

Ingredients
1.25kg raw mussels, in their shells, rinsed, beards removed
60ml extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pinch dried chilli flakes
230ml dry white wine
100ml red wine vinegar
1 bunch flat-leafed parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp Salt, to season

Method

1. Discard any opened mussels. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a moderate heat. Add the chilli flakes and garlic, and fry for about 30 seconds, stirring all the time.

2. Tip in the mussels and pour over the wine. Cover the pan with a lid, bring the wine to a simmer and cook the mussels for 3-4 minutes. Add the vinegar, parsley and salt to season - stir well, replace the lid and continue cooking until the mussel shells have opened and the flesh is tender. This should take another 3-4 minutes. Discard any closed mussels

3. Divide the mussels between deep bowls, ladle over the broth, and serve piping hot.