Mussels in tomato sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Preparing mussels in tomato sauce at home is quite easy, even if you're a beginner cook. With detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, anyone can recreate this recipe in their own kitchen. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Start the cooking process by preparing the main ingredients. Thoroughly rinse the mussels, preferably several times. Peel the garlic and slice it thinly (or press it using a garlic press). Wash the herbs, dry them, and chop finely. If tomato juice is not available, you can use a little tomato paste diluted in water. Squeeze juice from about one quarter of a lemon.
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Step 2
2. Now the recipe for mussels in tomato sauce moves into the active phase. First, heat a little olive oil in a skillet and add the garlic. If desired, you can add some fish spices or minced anchovies.
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Step 3
3. The garlic should brown slightly but not burn. Then add the tomato sauce and parsley, and mix thoroughly. Pour in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, you can add chili pepper for heat.
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Step 4
4. When the sauce comes to a boil, add the mussels. Cover the frying pan or saucepan with a lid and simmer the seafood over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Step 5
5. For extra flavor, you can also add a little dry white wine to the sauce. When the mussels are cooked, gently stir them to ensure they are evenly coated with the sauce. That's it—homemade mussels in tomato sauce are ready to be served with your favorite side dish.