STEAMED MUSSELS WITH PEPPERS

Steamed Mussels with Peppers image

Use the French bread to soak up the deliciously seasoned broth. If you like food zippy, add the jalapeno seeds. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1/2 cup white wine or additional clam juice
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
French bread baguette, sliced, optional

Steps:

Tap mussels; discard any that do not close. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the clam juice, wine, red pepper, green onions, oregano and bay leaf., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add mussels. Cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until mussels open. Discard bay leaf and any unopened mussels. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Serve with baguette slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.