Provencal Steamed Mussels
This seafood delicacy comes together with the help of white wine and is meant to be sopped up with chunks of crusty bread.
Yield: 4-6 servings as an appetizer
Active Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish: 20 minutes
For this recipe you’ll need:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 1/2 cups white wine
2 fresh sprigs thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large tomato or 2 plum tomatoes, medium dice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, rough chopped
1/2 French baguette, warmed
