Broiled Mussels with Hot Paprika Crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons hot paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- In a pot, bring the wine to a boil.
- Add the mussels.
- Cover and cook over high heat, shaking the pot until the mussels open, 4 minutes.
- Using a skimmer, transfer the mussels to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
- Pour the mussel cooking liquid into a bowl.
- Loosen the mussels in their shells and discard the empty half of each shell.
- Spoon the cooking liquid over the mussels to keep them moist.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Put the bread crumbs in a medium bowl.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter in the oil.
- Add the garlic and paprika and cook over moderate heat until fragrant.
- Scrape the contents of the skillet over the crumbs.
- Add the thyme and lemon zest, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the mussels and top them with the bread crumbs.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat for about 2 minutes, rotating the pan as necessary, until the bread crumbs are browned and crisp.
- Serve right away.
unsalted butter, white wine, lemon zest, mussels, salt, paprika, extravirgin olive oil, thyme, bread crumbs, garlic
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/broiled-mussels-hot-paprika-crumbs (may not work)