MUSSELS IN ZUCCHINI BASIL BROTH

Mussels in Zucchini Basil Broth image

Categories Blender Food Processor Appetizer Basil Mussel Zucchini Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 first-course servings or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb zucchini (about 2 to 3 medium), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
Garnish: chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Purée zucchini, basil, shallot, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and oil (in batches if necessary) in a blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes per batch.
Transfer zucchini purée to a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot and add mussels. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over moderately high heat, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels just open wide (check frequently after 5 minutes and discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes).

*** Explore more Mussels In Zucchini Basil Broth Recipes »

Comment
Leave a comment

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #healthy #main-dish #seafood #vegetables #easy #dietary #low-cholesterol #low-saturated-fat #low-calorie #low-carb #healthy-2 #mussels #low-in-something #shellfish #3-steps-or-less