Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce
These Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce are the next-level in steamed mussels goodness. They are perfect for cocktail parties, family get-togethers, or for a special night in.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Clean Fresh Mussels (2 lb) under cold running water. Remove the beard from each mussel and then scrub them clean. As you clean each mussel, add them to a bowl and set aside.
step 2
Finely mince Garlic (4 cloves).
step 3
Finely dice Onion (1/2).
step 4
Finely chop Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp).
step 5
Into a large stock pot over medium heat, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Let warm for 2 minutes.
step 6
Add the onion and garlic. Mix with the oil and cook for 3 minutes.
step 7
Add White Wine (1/2 cup), juice from Lemon (1), Saffron Threads (1/2 tsp), Sea Salt (1 pinch), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch). Mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
step 8
Add the mussels into the stock pot. Mix them with the sauce and place a lid on the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
step 9
Remove the lid and transfer the mussels and sauce to a large shallow bowl. Discard any mussels that did not open. Garnish with the parsley. Serve and enjoy!