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Mussels in Saffron and White Wine Broth

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Mussels in Saffron and White Wine Broth

Mussels in Saffron and White Wine Broth

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Equipment

  • - Sauté Pan: Ideal for sautéing mussels and vegetables; offers even heat distribution.

  • - Dutch Oven: Great for slow-cooking broths or braising seafood in wine sauces at a lower temperature.

  • - Cooking Pot (Large): Suitable for cooking mussels and large quantities of liquid, perfect for making broths.

  • - Colander: Useful for draining the mussels post-cooking to serve them with minimal mess.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls: Versatile bowls that can be used for mixing ingredients or serving food pre and post-cooking.

  • - Wine Glass: For appreciating the delicate flavors of a wine broth dish like mussels in saffron and white wine.

  • - Soup Spoon & Ladle (Dual): Efficient for serving liquid-based soups or broths evenly among diners.

  • - Wine Bottle Opener: Essential for opening the specific type of wine that might be used in the recipe.

  • - Cutting Board & Chef's Knife Set: For prepping ingredients such as vegetables and herbs; also useful for handling mussels prior to cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 cup dry white wine

  • 2 tablespoons half and half

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons saffron threads

  • 1 cup clam juice

  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced

  • 3 tomatoes, seeded, and chopped

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 8 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Melt the butter in a large pot, then add the garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, half and half, and saffron; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, scallions, tomato, and lemon juice, scallions, tomato, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Add the mussels, cover, and stream until they are open, about 5-7 minutes. Shake the pot, holding down the lid with a kitchen towel, to redistribute the mussels. Discard any mussels that do not open. Divide the mussels into eight bowls; distribute the broth equally among the bowls, and top each with fresh chives.
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