Orange And Basil Mussels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, sliced
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 2 pounds mussels in shells, scrubbed, beards pulled off
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, orange juice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and chile flakes and let simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels and half the basil; cook, covered, until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining basil. Serve with warm crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
olive oil, garlic, white wine, orange juice, tomatoes, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, red chile flakes, mussels, fresh basil
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/orange-basil-mussels (may not work)