Steamed Mussels With Orange

Name: Steamed Mussels With Orange
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind; 1 1/3 cups dry white wine; 1/2 cup water; 5 to 6 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/3 cup minced Italian parsley

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 - 6 servings

3tablespoons unsalted butter
¼cup finely chopped scallions
¼cup minced shallots
1red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh
¼teaspoon dried basil
2teaspoons finely grated orange rind
1⅓cups dry white wine
½cup water
5 to 6dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
⅓cup minced Italian parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Melt butter in a large stockpot or casserole. Gently cook the scallions and shallots until soft, add the remaining ingredients except the mussels and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Add the mussels, cover the pot and cook over medium-high heat until the mussels open, three to five minutes. Discard unopened ones.
Step 3
Remove mussels to a large heated bowl or platter, spoon the hot broth and vegetables over them, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.