MUSSELS WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES
yet another quick easy recipe for mussels, this serves 4 as a main dish, or 8 as an appetizer. this one is from food and wine.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Mussels
Time 29m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.5, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 195.2, Sodium 1733.7, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1, Protein 73.3
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