STEAMED MUSSELS WITH CRUSTY BREAD

Steamed Mussels with Crusty Bread image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 large shallot, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and finely chopped to a paste
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded, such as Prince Edward Island mussels
1/2 cup dry, fruity white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
1 French baguette, torn into large pieces

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large high-sided Dutch oven over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Sweat the shallots and garlic by cooking for about 30 seconds. Add the mussels and wine; stir to combine.
Cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until some of the mussels start to open, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and red chile flakes. Add the butter, cover and cook until all the mussels have opened and the flavors have infused, 1 to 2 more minutes.
Transfer the mussels to a large serving dish, discarding any that didn't open. Ladle the broth over the mussels and serve with chunks of the torn baguette.