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Mussels with Red Wine and Roasted Garlic
Mussels take on a lusty new accent when steamed in fruity red wine infused with roasted garlic and thyme. A green salad and hunks of crusty bread complete this postcard from summer. Slurp these lean mollusks for an instant hit of protein, vitamin B12, and omega-3s.
Whole Living, April 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/173013/mussels-red-wine-and-roasted-garlic- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cups fruity red wine, such as Gamay or Barbera
- Coarse salt
- 4 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed thoroughly
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Directions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. On parchment-lined foil, drizzle garlic with oil; tightly seal. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Once cool, remove cloves from papery skin and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; add thyme and roasted garlic cloves. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, then add wine and season with salt. Bring to a boil, add mussels, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered and undisturbed, until shells have opened, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir mussels and, with a slotted spoon, transfer to a warm serving bowl. (Discard unopened shells.) Return broth to a boil and reduce by half. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter and parsley. Ladle sauce over mussels and serve immediately.
Cook's Note
Mussels take on a lusty new accent when steamed in fruity red wine infused with roasted garlic and thyme. A green salad and hunks of crusty bread complete this postcard from summer.
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