Mediterranean Mussels

mussels

Stuff you Need πŸ™‚

  • 3 lbs Mussels-rinsed (still in shell)
  • 2 tomatoes- chopped
  • 1 small onion- diced
  • 8 cloves garlic- crushed
  • 8-10 leaves Fresh basil- chopped (or 1 TBS dried)
  • 1/4 C fresh oregano ( or 1 TBS dried)
  • 1/4 C Fresh cilantro (or Parsley)-chopped ( or 1 TBS dried)
  • 1-2 serrano chilis diced (optional)
  • 1/2 C wine (whatever bottle you have opened)
  • 1 C Kermato, or Clamato, or V-8 or Tomato juice
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, Pepper, crushed red pepper to tasteΒ 
What you do with all the stuff πŸ˜‰

  • Rinse Mussels, drain and set aside.
  • In Dutch over or large soup pan, sautee garlic, onion and tomato, in olive oil
  • Add all herbs, serranos, wine, salt, pepper and tomato juice
  • Add all mussels, stir to coat all mussels, and bring to hearty simmer
  • Cover, lower heat and let steam for approx 8-10 min
  • Stir, make sure all are heated through.

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