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Catalan-style mussels

10 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. Who could possibly refuse juicy and aromatic mussels served with vegetable slices? Hardly anyone. This dish is perfect for a romantic tête-à-tête—don't forget to chill a bottle of white wine. Serve hot.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the listed ingredients. Buy mussels frozen or fresh, in closed shells.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    Pour white wine into a saucepan or cauldron, add the mussels in their shells, and place an uncut chili pepper pod into the pan. Cover the container with a lid, set it on the stove, and simmer the mussels for about 5–10 minutes until they open. Stir a couple of times to ensure they are all moistened with wine.

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    Wash the tomatoes in water and slice them into rounds, removing the green cores. Place them on a plate.

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    Step 4

    Step 4

    Slice half of a red onion into half-rings and place on top of the tomato slices layer.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    Wash the basil sprigs, pick off the leaves, and place them on the tomatoes.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    In a bowl, combine salt, ground pepper, and odorless vegetable oil—preferably cold-pressed olive oil. Mix well. Add other spices and seasonings to taste, if desired.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    Drain the mussels from the broth and place them on the sliced tomatoes.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    Pour with the prepared dressing and serve immediately.