Mussels BLT

• 4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes, crushed
• 3 pounds mussels, de-bearded and scrubbed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup arugula

1. Heat a large straight-sided saute pan over medium heat.
2. Add the bacon and saute until the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until softened, another 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the olive oil, crushed tomatoes, salt, and white wine and chili flakes.
5. Bring to a simmer, add the mussels, and cover.
6. Steam until mussels open, about 4 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Discard any unopened mussels.
9. Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and arugula.

bacon, shallots, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, white wine, chili flakes, mussels, unsalted butter, lemon, arugula

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/mussels-blt-recipe/ (may not work)