Spicy Vodka Mussels

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the mussels to a colander and rinse them under cold water.
  2. 2Add the mussels to a colander and rinse them under cold water.
  3. 3Add the mussels to a colander and rinse them under cold water.
  4. 4Gently scrub off any debris and remove the beard from the mussels.
  5. 5Gently scrub off any debris and remove the beard from the mussels.
  6. 6Gently scrub off any debris and remove the beard from the mussels.
  7. 7Discard any open, dead mussels.
  8. 8Discard any open, dead mussels.
  9. 9Discard any open, dead mussels.
  10. 10Heat a pan over medium heat.
  11. 11Heat a pan over medium heat.
  12. 12Heat a pan over medium heat.
  13. 13Pour in the olive oil then add in the garlic and shallot.
  14. 14Pour in the olive oil then add in the garlic and shallot.
  15. 15Pour in the olive oil then add in the garlic and shallot.
  16. 16Sauté for 2 minutes until the shallot turns translucent.
  17. 17Sauté for 2 minutes until the shallot turns translucent.
  18. 18Sauté for 2 minutes until the shallot turns translucent.
  19. 19Mix in the red pepper flakes, dried basil, and tomato paste.
  20. 20Mix in the red pepper flakes, dried basil, and tomato paste.
  21. 21Mix in the red pepper flakes, dried basil, and tomato paste.
  22. 22Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomato paste darkens to a reddish brown color.
  23. 23Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomato paste darkens to a reddish brown color.
  24. 24Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomato paste darkens to a reddish brown color.
  25. 25Pour in the chicken broth and mix until the sauce is combined.
  26. 26Pour in the chicken broth and mix until the sauce is combined.
  27. 27Pour in the chicken broth and mix until the sauce is combined.
  28. 28Add in the mussels.
  29. 29Add in the mussels.
  30. 30Add in the mussels.
  31. 31Increase the heat to medium high and heat until the sauce starts bubbling.
  32. 32Increase the heat to medium high and heat until the sauce starts bubbling.
  33. 33Increase the heat to medium high and heat until the sauce starts bubbling.
  34. 34Reduce the heat to medium low.
  35. 35Reduce the heat to medium low.
  36. 36Reduce the heat to medium low.
  37. 37Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 8-10 minutes, mixing halfway through, until all of the mussels have opened.
  38. 38Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 8-10 minutes, mixing halfway through, until all of the mussels have opened.
  39. 39Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 8-10 minutes, mixing halfway through, until all of the mussels have opened.
  40. 40Mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, butter, salt, pepper, and basil.
  41. 41Mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, butter, salt, pepper, and basil.
  42. 42Mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, butter, salt, pepper, and basil.
  43. 43Remove the pot from heat and serve with toasted bread on the side.
  44. 44Remove the pot from heat and serve with toasted bread on the side.
  45. 45Remove the pot from heat and serve with toasted bread on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Mussels
  • 1.5 lbs Mussels
  • 1.5 lbs Mussels
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.66 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 0.66 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 0.66 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Toasted Bread (to serve on the side)
  • Toasted Bread (to serve on the side)
  • Toasted Bread (to serve on the side)

Equipment

large potcolanderpanlid

Tips

  • Definitely do not forget to toast up some bread to sop up all that sauce.
  • Use 2 tsp of red pepper flakes if you like it spicier.