Steamed Mussels with Rouille Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Steamed Mussels with Rouille, a classic dish that combines the briny essence of mussels with the creamy, spicy kick of rouille sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is a testament to simplicity and taste.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs mussels
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4-6 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 egg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 – 1 chili (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Rouille Preparation:
- First, prepare rouille by putting garlic in a food processor.
- Using a steel blade, mince finely.
- Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl and add the eggs, salt, and chili.
- Blend well.
- With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream.
- Process for one more minute.
- Thin, if necessary, with a little lemon juice.
- Refrigerate after preparation.
- Makes one cup.
Mussels Preparation:
- After the rouille is made, clean the mussels by placing them in a pot of fresh water.
- Examine each mussel, discarding any with broken shells.
- Scrub each mussel and remove the “beard.”
- Reserve cleaned mussels in a bowl.
- In a large stockpot, combine the wine, garlic, ground pepper, and enough water to bring the stock up to a depth of three inches.
- Bring the pot to a boil, cover, and then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Remove the lid from the pot and carefully place the mussels in the pot.
- Cover the pot and simmer over medium-high heat until the mussels just open (about five minutes). Don’t overcook the mussels.
- Lift out mussels, place in a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
Serving:
- To serve, place mussels in individual soup bowls.
- Ladle some of the stock over the mussels and then add a dollop of rouille.
- Serve with slices of crusty bread to dip in the fragrant stock and more rouille as desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 871.5
- Fat: 61.4g
- Saturated Fat: 9.2g
- Cholesterol: 163.7mg
- Sodium: 761.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 29.7g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure the mussels are fresh and properly cleaned before cooking.
- Adjust the spice level of the rouille according to personal preference.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture experience.
- Pair with a chilled glass of white wine for a complete dining experience.
Now, embark on a culinary adventure and savor the exquisite flavors of Steamed Mussels with Rouille!
